Postcode sector · EC3N 3

London EC3N 3 area guide

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Is London EC3N 3 a good place to live?

In London (EC3N 3), recorded crime is 227% above the national average, homes sell for around £12,025,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London EC3N 3

London EC3N 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~14 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (2014–2025)

2014: mean £16,400,000, median £16,400,000 (1 sale)2017: mean £18,508,838, median £18,508,838 (1 sale)2019: mean £30,650,000, median £30,650,000 (1 sale)2022: mean £11,400,000, median £11,400,000 (1 sale)2025: mean £12,025,000, median £12,025,000 (1 sale)2014: mean £16,400,000, median £16,400,000 (1 sale)2017: mean £18,508,838, median £18,508,838 (1 sale)2019: mean £30,650,000, median £30,650,000 (1 sale)2022: mean £11,400,000, median £11,400,000 (1 sale)2025: mean £12,025,000, median £12,025,000 (1 sale) MeanMedian £30,650,000 £11,400,000 2014 2025

Annual sold price in EC3N 3, 2014–2025 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. Latest median £12,025,000. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 6 crimesJun 24: 6 crimesJul 24: 3 crimesAug 24: 8 crimesSep 24: 5 crimesOct 24: 8 crimesNov 24: 5 crimesDec 24: 5 crimesJan 25: 1 crimesFeb 25: 8 crimesMar 25: 7 crimesApr 25: 6 crimesMay 25: 7 crimesJun 25: 1 crimesJul 25: 1 crimesAug 25: 1 crimesOct 25: 11 crimesNov 25: 11 crimesDec 25: 11 crimesJan 26: 7 crimesFeb 26: 12 crimesMar 26: 8 crimesApr 26: 7 crimes Apr 26: 7 crimes 12 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in EC3N 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
32
One-person households
48%
Households with children
4%
Households
879

Owned 24% · Social rent 1% · Private rent 74%

Census 2021 (ONS), for EC3N 3.

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London EC3N 3: frequently asked questions

Is London EC3N 3 a good place to live?

In London (EC3N 3), recorded crime is 227% above the national average, homes sell for around £12,025,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London EC3N 3?

Recorded crime in London EC3N 3 runs at 875.0 per 1,000 properties, 227% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London EC3N 3 safe?

Crime in London EC3N 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC3N 3 runs at 875.0 per 1,000 properties, 227% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London EC3N 3?

Homes in London EC3N 3 sell for around £12,025,000 on average (HM Land Registry).

Is London EC3N 3 at risk of flooding?

London EC3N 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~14 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Is London EC3N 3 a deprived area?

London EC3N 3 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).