EC3R 8DR is in Chy Hwel, London and City Of London district. EC3R 8DR is located in the Bridge 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 Chy Hwel, London, EC3R 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC3R 8DE, EC3R 8DT, EC3R 8DW, EC3R 8EB, EC3R 8DN, EC3M 1AJ, EC3R 8EE, EC3R 8BT, EC3R 8BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC3R 8DR 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 EC3R 8DR, 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 EC3R 8DR 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 EC3R 8DR was 1242.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3399.5% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
EC3R 8DR has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 5th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 337.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 6 Botolph Alley, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-20 | £436,184 |
| Flat 3 9 Botolph Alley, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-09-10 | £510,660 |
| Flat 7 Octave House, 4 Botolph Alley, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-03-31 | £510,213 |
| Ground Floor And Basement 2 Botolph Alley, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2020-07-13 | £17,859 |
| Flat 3 Octave House, 4 Botolph Alley, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2019-12-05 | £592,424 |
EC3R 8DR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,325 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 | 3,090 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 | 3,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,187 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 | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 1,127 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 | 1,405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,948 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 | 1,869 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 | 4,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,804 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 | 762 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 1,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Antipasto City | 2 Botolph Alley, London | 6 yd | |
| The India 3 | 2 St Mary At Hill, London | 55 yd | |
| Bread & Truffle | Peek House, 20 Eastcheap | 62 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 31 Eastcheap, London | 77 yd | |
| The Rajasthan | Retail Unit, 49 Monument Street | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Martini Monument | 1 Lovat Lane, London | 25 yd | |
| Steam Wine Bar | 1 St George's Lane, London | 46 yd | |
| Salotto 31 | Retail Unit, 31 Lovat Lane | 54 yd | |
| Eastcheap Records | Peek House, 20 Eastcheap | 62 yd | |
| Simmons, Unit 5 | 35 Eastcheap, London | 82 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keco Food | 8 Botolph Alley, London | 6 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen | 6 Eastcheap, London | 84 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Retail Unit 1, 2A Eastcheap | 84 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice UK | 23 Eastcheap, London | 96 yd | |
| Cheese And Peppers CafÉ | Ground Floor Retail Unit, 11 Eastcheap | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 6 Eastcheap, London | 84 yd | |
| Waitrose | 46 King William Street, London | 180 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 1 | 20 Gracechurch Street, London | 284 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 89 Cannon Street, London | 380 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 14 Lombard Street, London | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Gracechurch Street) GRACECHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Monument) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE LONDON BRIDGE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 267 yd |
| Gymbox (Bank) LOMBARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| La Fitness (Leadenhall) (Closed) Leadenhall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Walbrook) CANNON STREET | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Walbrook Health Club) WALBROOK | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fenchurch Street) FENCHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Nuffield Health (City) COUSIN LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| National Westminster Bank PRINCE'S STREET | 560 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 | 12.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.8% |
| 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 | 87.2% |
| Median download speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.