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EC3N 2AJ

Vine Street

Tower

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Detailed insights for EC3N 2AJ

Overview

Postcode EC3N 2AJ 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 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 Tower Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Altab Ali Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
601
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 600.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.5%

Approximately 40.5% 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.

Income level

9/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from EC3N 2AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC3N 2AJ 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 Tower Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC3N 2AJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill
0.1 mi

1

Fenchurch Street

C2C

Walking directions to Fenchurch Street
0.1 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC3N 2AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAltab Ali ParkSmallWalking directions to Altab Ali Park
0.5 miChrist Church ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to Christ Church Churchyard
0.2 miTower Bridge PiazzaSmallWalking directions to Tower Bridge Piazza

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
1,861.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
184.55(+1747%)
Other theft
145.45(+1173%)
Violence and sexual offences
141.82(+356%)
Theft from the person
78.18(+733%)
Public order
50.91(+653%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
69
24.47%
Bangladeshi
62
21.99%
Other White
53
18.79%
Chinese
24
8.51%
Other
17
6.03%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
48.91%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.52%
No qualifications
43
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.28%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
38.1%
Other social rented
44
34.92%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.14%
Social rents from council
7
5.56%
Total households: 126

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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3N 2AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3N 2AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 2025River House, 119 - 121, Minories, London, EC3N 1DROtherLeasehold£675,000
28 Jul 2025The Three Lords, 27, Minories, London, EC3N 1DEOtherLeasehold£675,000
05 Sept 20255, Lloyds Avenue, London, EC3N 3AEOtherFreehold£12,025,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 6, Prospero House, 6, Portsoken Street, London, E1 8BZFlatsLeasehold£357,400
30 Oct 202510, Northumberland Alley, London, EC3N 2EJOtherFreehold£1,065,000

Schools

In the EC3N 2AJ postcode area, located within City of London, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC3N 2AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDavid Game CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryThe Aldgate SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC3N 2AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC3N 2AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op MinoriesCity of London, EC3N 1LAWalking directions to Co-op Minories
0.1 miFood&Wine105 Minories, London, EC3N 1LAWalking directions to Food&Wine
0.1 miOne Stop8 Minories, London, EC3N 1BJWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miCo-op Food94-95 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 5JBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco Express90 Mansell Street, London, E1 8ALWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 EC3N 2AJ, 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 001EE01000005
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced2021-11-01

Frequently asked questions about EC3N 2AJ

Is EC3N 2AJ (City of London) safe?

The area around EC3N 2AJ 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.

What is the average house price near EC3N 2AJ?

The median sale price around EC3N 2AJ 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 EC3N 2AJ?

There are 20 schools close to EC3N 2AJ, 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 EC3N 2AJ?

The closest station to EC3N 2AJ is Tower Hill in TfL zone 1, about 184 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.

How deprived is the area around EC3N 2AJ?

EC3N 2AJ 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).

Who represents EC3N 2AJ (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC3N 2AJ 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).