Minories is in London and in City Of London district. EC3N 1BJ is located in the Tower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Minories, London, EC3N 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC3N 2DB, EC3N 2ET, EC3N 2HS, EC3N 1DE, EC3N 1RE, E1 8AH, EC3N 1NT, EC3N 1LQ, EC3N 1DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC3N 1BJ is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.4% | 44.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 59.6% | 55.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EC3N 1BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.2% | 64.5% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 23.4% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 48.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 39.7% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 3.8% | -6.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15.7% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 17.5% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 14.4% | 3.3% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 13.8% | 22% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 20.9% |
| Chinese | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 59.1% | 45% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 39.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 39.5% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -43.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 25.2% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 19.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.8% | 39.5% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -43.7% |
| 10+ Years | 13.3% | 22% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 23.8% | 6.0% | 1.9% | 21.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 29.5% | 6.5% | 23.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minories was 674.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1799.8% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Minories has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 10th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman House, 12 Minories, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-05-31 | £855,760 |
| Newman House, 12 Minories, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2022-08-05 | £2,545,106 |
| 1 Minories, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £954,232 | 2019-07-05 | £986,598 |
| Newman House, 12 Minories, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2003-04-09 | £1,839,461 |
EC3N 1BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EC3N 1BJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 20 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itsu | 1 Minories, London | 6 yd | |
| Cloud Land | Retail Unit, 145 Minories | 45 yd | |
| BE Offces Minories | Offices, 150 Minories | 45 yd | |
| Peters Cafe | 73 Aldgate High Street, London | 55 yd | |
| Smooth Cafe Dghe | 31 Jewry Street, London | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cococure | Retail Unit, 5 Minories | 6 yd | |
| 37 Jewry | Centurion House, 37 Jewry Street | 66 yd | |
| Three Tuns | The Three Tuns Public House, 36 Jewry Street | 67 yd | |
| The Three Lords | Three Lords Public House, 27 Minories | 106 yd | |
| Jin Bo Law, 14TH FLR, Dorsett City H | 9 Aldgate High Street, London | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagura Sushi | Retail Unit, 6 Minories | 27 yd | |
| Subway | 75 Aldgate High Street, London | 55 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 85 Aldgate High Street, London | 64 yd | |
| City Bouldering Ltd | Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High Street | 118 yd | |
| Little Greek Kitchen | Retail Unit, 57-60 Aldgate High Street | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 27 Mansell Street | 150 yd | |
| Co-Op | 95 Fenchurch Street, London | 200 yd | |
| Co-Operative | America House, 2 America Square | 247 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Houndsditch, London | 294 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 142 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Aldgate) HOUNDSDITCH | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 191 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fenchurch Street) FENCHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| La Fitness (Leadenhall) (Closed) Leadenhall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 332 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 78.6% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.