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EC3A

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC3A covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,920,012
1yr change ▼ 8.2%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,920,012

▼ 8.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

569% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

55 Mbps

Property Prices in EC3A

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC3A is £1,920,012, which is 47% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC3A cost 569.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC3A have fallen 8.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £3,648,023 0
Semi-detached £2,304,014 0
Terraced £1,920,012 0
Flat £1,910,816 28
All types £1,920,012 30

5-Year Price History

£1778K £1820K £1862K £1903K £1945K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC3A

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC3A has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
115.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
25.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
76.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
260.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC3A

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EC3A has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Aldgate School Primary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

223,024

Population

62

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
40.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EC3A are 55.0 Mbps, with 78% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 30% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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55.0 Mbps

Avg Download

10.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

11%

Superfast Coverage

11%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC3A is collected by Islington. The Band D rate is £1,815/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EC3A — LONDON

Area Summary

EC3A (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,920,012, 569% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and good broadband connectivity (55 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Average

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC3A LONDON

What is the average house price in EC3A LONDON?
The average house price in EC3A (LONDON) is £1,920,012, based on 30 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 569% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.2% over the past year.
Is EC3A LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC3A is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (115.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (76.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC3A LONDON?
The population of EC3A (LONDON) is approximately 223,024 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 40% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EC3A?
The average broadband download speed in EC3A is 55 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 11% of premises, ultrafast to 11%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EC3A LONDON?
There are 1 schools in or near EC3A. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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