India Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC3N 2HS 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 India Street, London, EC3N 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC3N 1NT, EC3N 1DE, EC3N 2DB, EC3N 1DD, EC3N 2EX, EC3N 2ET, EC3N 2HT, EC3N 1DT, EC3N 1BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC3N 2HS 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 2HS, 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 India Street was 674.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1799.8% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
India Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 India Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,650,000 | 2022-08-02 | £7,338,388 |
| 8 India Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,200,000 | 2016-11-10 | £10,680,475 |
| Flat 4 8 India Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,250,000 | 2014-07-31 | £11,050,000 |
| Flat 4 8 India Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2000-11-20 | £3,572,329 |
EC3N 2HS 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 2HS 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 | 1,878 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 | 2,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,529 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 | 2,811 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 | 109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 880 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 | 1,013 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,620 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 | 1,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,317 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 | 3,474 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 | 2,346 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 | 4,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,824 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 | 88 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan II | Retail Unit, 8 India Street | 2 yd | |
| Square Mile Restaurant | 142 Minories, London | 18 yd | |
| Thai Square In The City | Retail Unit, 136-138 Minories | 18 yd | |
| The Chamberlain Hotel | 130-135 Minories, London | 35 yd | |
| Italian Gourmet Food | Three Lords Public House, 27 Minories | 49 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Lords | Three Lords Public House, 27 Minories | 49 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce | St Clare House, 30-33 Minories | 64 yd | |
| Three Tuns | The Three Tuns Public House, 36 Jewry Street | 101 yd | |
| Cococure | Retail Unit, 5 Minories | 104 yd | |
| 37 Jewry | Centurion House, 37 Jewry Street | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 85 Aldgate High Street, London | 112 yd | |
| Kagura Sushi | Retail Unit, 6 Minories | 129 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 3 America Square, London | 139 yd | |
| Subway | 75 Aldgate High Street, London | 157 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Retail Unit 10A, Fenchurch Street Station | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | America House, 2 America Square | 149 yd | |
| Co-Op | 95 Fenchurch Street, London | 187 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27 Mansell Street | 219 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 269 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 117 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 180 yd | |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fenchurch Street) FENCHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Pure Gym (Aldgate) HOUNDSDITCH | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| La Fitness (Leadenhall) (Closed) Leadenhall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 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.