Lower Thames Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC3R 6DQ is located in the Billingsgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC3R 6AL, EC3R 6AP, EC3R 5AQ, EC3R 5AS, EC3R 7QQ, EC3N 4AA, EC3R 7DD, EC3N 4AL, EC3R 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC3R 6DQ is primarily male, with 57.6% 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% | 42.4% | 8.0% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 65.6% | 57.6% | -8.0% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 EC3R 6DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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% | 64.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 22.7% | -13.8% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| 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 (96.1%) 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 | 67% | 68.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 20.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 27.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 EC3R 6DQ this area, 4.4% 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 79.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 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% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 11.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.2% | 79.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 46.0% |
| 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 63.3% 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% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 0.7% | 9.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 76.2% | 63.3% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 32.4% 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% | 32.4% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -50.8% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 24.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 21.2% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.6% 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% | 32.6% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -50.6% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 11.6% | -6.9% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 18.2% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 16.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 26% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 24.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.1% | 76.7% | -34.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 5% | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Thames Street was 602.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1597.2% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lower Thames Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 12th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Unit Landmark Place Lower Thames Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,137,400 | 2018-12-20 | £9,740,719 |
EC3R 6DQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EC3R 6DQ 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 EC3R 6DQ 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 | 163 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,066 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 | 1,753 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 | 4,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,111 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 | 633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 1,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul, Unit 2 | Three Quays Apartments, 40 Lower Thames Street | 67 yd | |
| Coppa Club | Three Quays Apartments, 40 Lower Thames Street | 67 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 3 Three Quays Walk, London | 70 yd | |
| Dream Xi'an | Tower Place West, Tower Place | 71 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | Tower Place West, Tower Place | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hung Drawn & Quartered | The Hung Drawn And Quartered Public House, 27 Great Tower Street | 152 yd | |
| Seething Lane Tap | 14 Seething Lane, London | 172 yd | |
| Feeneys | Retail Unit, 48 Mark Lane | 172 yd | |
| All Bar One | Public House, 16 Byward Street | 200 yd | |
| Traitors Gate | 14 Trinity Square, London | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway & Ben + Jerry's | Retail Unit 5, Tower Place East | 87 yd | |
| Assenheims Catering Ltd | Ground Floor Retail Unit, 19-21 Great Tower Street | 160 yd | |
| Yalla Beirut | Ground Floor Retail Unit, 19-21 Great Tower Street | 160 yd | |
| Wrapchic | 8 Byward Street, London | 172 yd | |
| Five Star Catering | Outside Tower of London, Tower Hill | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 | 432 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 6 Eastcheap, London | 442 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 447 yd | |
| Co-Operative | America House, 2 America Square | 504 yd | |
| Waitrose | 46 King William Street, London | 508 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Gracechurch Street) GRACECHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fenchurch Street) FENCHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Monument) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE LONDON BRIDGE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 531 yd |
| La Fitness (Leadenhall) (Closed) Leadenhall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.