Postcode EC3N 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Portsoken ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 600.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× 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 Aldgate, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Altab Ali Park.
City of London has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 600.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 93.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from EC3N 1BL.
City of London near EC3N 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aldgate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.4 mi | Christ Church Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to Christ Church Churchyard |
| 0.2 mi | Tower Bridge Piazza | Small | Walking directions to Tower Bridge Piazza |
Based on 3 recent sales, the median property price is £885,000 (about £1,664 per square foot) in Portsoken area, with individual transactions ranging from £770,000 up to £1,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £885,000 | £1,664 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £485,000 |
| 2017 | £540,000 |
| 2019 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 |
| 2023 | £385,000 |
| 2024 | £799,125 |
| 2025 | £1,117,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £794 |
| 2017 | £880 |
| 2019 | £807 |
| 2021 | £614 |
| 2022 | £1,072 |
| 2023 | £577 |
| 2024 | £1,478 |
| 2025 | £1,396 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3N 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | Apartment 1304, 16, Minories, London, EC3N 1BL | Flats | Leasehold | £770,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Apartment 705, 16, Minories, London, EC3N 1BL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | The Three Lords, 27, Minories, London, EC3N 1DE | Other | Leasehold | £675,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Flat 601, Marlyn Lodge, Portsoken Street, London, E1 8RB | Flats | Leasehold | £885,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, Prospero House, 6, Portsoken Street, London, E1 8BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £357,400 |
In the EC3N 1BL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC3N 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 8 Minories, London, EC3N 1BJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 27 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 90 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Little Somerset Street, City of London, E1 8AH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Minories | City of London, EC3N 1LA | Walking directions to Co-op Minories |
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 EC3N 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jason Paul Pritchard
Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025
John William Fletcher
Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Munsur Ali
Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Samapti Bagchi
Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC3N 1BL records about 601 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 EC3N 1BL in City of London is £885,000 (about £1,664 per square foot) based on 3 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC3N 1BL, including David Game College, The Aldgate School (Outstanding) and English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC3N 1BL is Aldgate in TfL zone 1, about 185 m away, serving the Circle and Metropolitan lines.
EC3N 1BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,807 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 EC3N 1BL is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including Jason Paul Pritchard (Independent), John William Fletcher (Independent) and Munsur Ali (Independent).