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EC3M 4AJ

Cooper's Row

Tower

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Overview

Postcode EC3M 4AJ 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tower Bridge Piazza.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3466
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,465.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC3M 4AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC3M 4AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Fenchurch Street located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC3M 4AJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Fenchurch Street

C2C

Walking directions to Fenchurch Street
0.1 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill
0.2 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC3M 4AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTower Bridge PiazzaSmallWalking directions to Tower Bridge Piazza
0.1 miTrinity Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Trinity Square Gardens
0.4 miRoyal Mint GreenSmallWalking directions to Royal Mint Green

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
885.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
1,056.21(+9141%)
Violence and sexual offences
728.23(+2244%)
Shoplifting
691.79(+6825%)
Theft from the person
600.99(+6307%)
Public order
264.36(+3811%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
93
37.05%
British
70
27.89%
Indian
19
7.57%
Chinese
18
7.17%
Irish
9
3.59%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
196
81.33%
Level 3 (A level)
21
8.71%
No qualifications
14
5.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
2.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
1.24%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
96
67.13%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.48%
Other forms of private rent
13
9.09%
Owns outright
7
4.9%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Tower

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£817
Sales (last 12 months)6
Typical range (middle 50%)£484K – £561K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats6£505,000£817

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tower.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tower.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tower in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3M 4AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3M 4AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202510, Northumberland Alley, London, EC3N 2EJOtherFreehold£1,065,000
05 Sept 20255, Lloyds Avenue, London, EC3N 3AEOtherFreehold£12,025,000
20 Feb 2026Flat 604, 1, Pepys Street, London, EC3N 2NUFlatsLeasehold£665,000
12 Feb 2026Flat 603, 1, Pepys Street, London, EC3N 2NUFlatsLeasehold£520,000
06 Feb 2026Flat 510, 1, Pepys Street, London, EC3N 2NUFlatsLeasehold£490,000

Schools

In the EC3M 4AJ postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC3M 4AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDavid Game CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryThe Aldgate SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC3M 4AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC3M 4AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMarks and Spencer to GoFenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJWalking directions to Marks and Spencer to Go
0.1 miCo-op Food94-95 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 5JBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op MinoriesCity of London, EC3N 1LAWalking directions to Co-op Minories
0.2 miFood&Wine105 Minories, London, EC3N 1LAWalking directions to Food&Wine
0.2 miOne Stop8 Minories, London, EC3N 1BJWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC3M 4AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aaron Anthony Jose Hasan D'Souza

Tower - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

James Richard Tumbridge

Tower - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Jason Scott Groves

Tower - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Marianne Bernadette Fredericks

Tower - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardTowerE05009310
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001FE01032739
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EC3M 4AJ

Is EC3M 4AJ (City of London) safe?

The area around EC3M 4AJ 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.

What is the average house price near EC3M 4AJ?

The median sale price around EC3M 4AJ in City of London is £505,000 (about £817 per square foot) based on 6 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC3M 4AJ?

There are 20 schools close to EC3M 4AJ, including David Game College, The Aldgate School (Outstanding) and English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC3M 4AJ?

The closest station to EC3M 4AJ is Fenchurch Street in TfL zone 1, about 19 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around EC3M 4AJ?

EC3M 4AJ 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).

Who represents EC3M 4AJ (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC3M 4AJ 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).