Aldgate is in London and in City Of London district. EC3N 1RE 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 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC3N 2ET, EC3M 4BY, EC3A 3DE, EC3N 2ES, EC3N 2EX, EC3N 2DB, EC3M 4BT, EC3M 5JB, EC3A 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC3N 1RE is primarily male, with 58.5% 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 | 34.4% | 41.5% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 65.6% | 58.5% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
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 1RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 55.7% | 68.9% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 19.1% | -17.4% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (94.4%) 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 | 67% | 65.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around EC3N 1RE this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 81.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.2% | 81.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 47.5% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 76.2% | 68.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 31.5% 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 | 50.7% | 31.5% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 26.4% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.8% 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 | 47.1% | 31.7% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -51.5% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 19.8% | 1.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 20.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 18.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.4% | 76.7% | -33.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Germany | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldgate was 1403.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3761.1% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Aldgate has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldersgate and the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 403.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aldgate, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £114,004 | 2018-07-16 | £99,442 |
EC3N 1RE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 79 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,486 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 | 2,789 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 | 91 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 967 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 971 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,109 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 | 2,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,012 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,821 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 | 69 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 519 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Islamic School 59-66 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 1 Aldgate, London | 2 yd | |
| Smooth Cafe Dghe | 31 Jewry Street, London | 41 yd | |
| Aldgate Tap | Portsoken Pavilion, 1 Aldgate Square | 48 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell, Thomas Miller | Offices, 90 Fenchurch Street | 49 yd | |
| Karva | 77A Leadenhall Street, London | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns | The Three Tuns Public House, 36 Jewry Street | 41 yd | |
| 37 Jewry | Centurion House, 37 Jewry Street | 42 yd | |
| Patch East | Basement Retail Unit, 80 Leadenhall Street | 95 yd | |
| Cococure | Retail Unit, 5 Minories | 114 yd | |
| The Old Tea Warehouse | The Old Tea Warehouse Public House, 4-8 Creechurch Lane | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 85 Aldgate High Street, London | 47 yd | |
| Kagura Sushi | Retail Unit, 6 Minories | 115 yd | |
| Subway | 75 Aldgate High Street, London | 139 yd | |
| The Japanese Canteen | 14-16 Creechurch Lane, London | 142 yd | |
| Caffe Cotto | Mitre House, 12-14 Mitre Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 95 Fenchurch Street, London | 92 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Houndsditch, London | 227 yd | |
| Co-Operative | America House, 2 America Square | 256 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27 Mansell Street | 257 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 61 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Aldgate) HOUNDSDITCH | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fenchurch Street) FENCHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| La Fitness (Leadenhall) (Closed) Leadenhall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 220 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 237 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 248 yd |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| No1 Fitness City Studio ST. MARY AXE | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 377 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.