London EC3R area guide
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Is London EC3R a good place to live?
In London (EC3R), recorded crime is 250% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,236,730 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 250% above average
- A Floodverylow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£3,236,730
Population
4,241
Recorded crime
797.5
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
VeryLow
Flood risk in London EC3R
London EC3R has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~736 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 (1997–2025)
Annual sold price in EC3R, 1997–2025 — 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 £2,608,314. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in EC3R (May 24–Apr 26, average 57/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 43%
- Households with children
- 13%
- Households
- 1,661
Owned 24% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 53%
Census 2021 (ONS), for EC3R.
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London EC3R: frequently asked questions
Is London EC3R a good place to live?
In London (EC3R), recorded crime is 250% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,236,730 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, 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 EC3R?
Recorded crime in London EC3R runs at 797.5 per 1,000 properties, 250% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London EC3R safe?
Crime in London EC3R is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC3R runs at 797.5 per 1,000 properties, 250% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London EC3R?
Homes in London EC3R sell for around £3,236,730 on average, based on 9 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London EC3R at risk of flooding?
London EC3R has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~736 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is London EC3R a deprived area?
London EC3R 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).