Postcode EC3M 4AB is located in a major urban area, within the Tower ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 3,465.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 26.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is Fenchurch Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Finsbury Circus Gardens.
City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,465.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC3M 4AB.
City of London near EC3M 4AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fenchurch Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Fenchurch Street | C2C | Walking directions to Fenchurch Street |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Tower Hill | Circle, District | Walking directions to Tower Hill |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Finsbury Circus Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Circus Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Tower Bridge Piazza | Small | Walking directions to Tower Bridge Piazza |
| 0.2 mi | Trinity Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Square Gardens |
Based on 6 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £817 per square foot) in Tower area, with individual transactions ranging from £357,400 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £505,000 | £817 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £665,000 |
| 2017 | £560,000 |
| 2018 | £795,500 |
| 2019 | £335,000 |
| 2020 | £685,000 |
| 2021 | £610,000 |
| 2022 | £637,500 |
| 2023 | £720,000 |
| 2024 | £480,000 |
| 2025 | £632,500 |
| 2026 | £490,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2017 | £932 |
| 2018 | £882 |
| 2019 | £1,638 |
| 2020 | £1,119 |
| 2021 | £1,051 |
| 2022 | £1,035 |
| 2023 | £836 |
| 2024 | £858 |
| 2025 | £1,048 |
| 2026 | £772 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3M 4AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 10, Northumberland Alley, London, EC3N 2EJ | Other | Freehold | £1,065,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 5, Lloyds Avenue, London, EC3N 3AE | Other | Freehold | £12,025,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Vakifbank House, 31 - 33, Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HT | Other | Freehold | £12,400,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 604, 1, Pepys Street, London, EC3N 2NU | Flats | Leasehold | £665,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 603, 1, Pepys Street, London, EC3N 2NU | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 |
In the EC3M 4AB postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC3M 4AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Marks and Spencer to Go | Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJ | Walking directions to Marks and Spencer to Go |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 94-95 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 5JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Amazon Fresh | Gracechurch Street, City of London, EC3V 0AU | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 61 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3NH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 8 Minories, London, EC3N 1BJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for City of London district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC3M 4AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aaron Anthony Jose Hasan D'Souza
Tower - Elected 20 Mar 2025
James Richard Tumbridge
Tower - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Jason Scott Groves
Tower - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Marianne Bernadette Fredericks
Tower - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC3M 4AB records about 3466 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around EC3M 4AB in City of London is £505,000 (about £817 per square foot) based on 6 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC3M 4AB, including The Aldgate School (Outstanding), David Game College and English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC3M 4AB is Fenchurch Street in TfL zone 1, about 91 m away, serving the C2C line.
EC3M 4AB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC3M 4AB is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including Aaron Anthony Jose Hasan D'Souza (Independent), James Richard Tumbridge (Independent) and Jason Scott Groves (Independent).