Postcode report
Is EC3N 1RE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About EC3N 1RE: area rating, property, schools and local change
EC3N 1RE is a postcode in Portsoken, City of London, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EC3N 1RE, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EC3N 1RE are local prosperity and schools and education, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EC3N 1RE is based on City of London 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,579 residents, 2,975 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 48% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
Families checking schools near EC3N 1RE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
Near EC3N 1RE, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including sports (8), 4 general kids activities. Closest examples include BMX (at Summer of Play, ages 12-16, 1.2 km) and Beach Volleyball (BOST) (at Summer of Play, ages 12-16, 1.2 km). 12 listed as free; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EC3N 1RE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EC3N 1RE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 76 HMO licences, 88 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EC3N 1RE
Is EC3N 1RE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EC3N 1RE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EC3N 1RE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What kids clubs and activities are near EC3N 1RE?
Near EC3N 1RE, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including sports (8), 4 general kids activities. Closest examples include BMX (at Summer of Play, ages 12-16, 1.2 km) and Beach Volleyball (BOST) (at Summer of Play, ages 12-16, 1.2 km). 12 listed as free; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for EC3N 1RE?
LocaleIQ matched EC3N 1RE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around EC3N 1RE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 76 HMO licences, 88 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.