EC3R Postcode District
EC3R is one of 27 EC Postcode Districts for the London Post town in City And County Of The City Of London
The EC3R postcode district is located in the EC London - EC postal area, EC3R has a population of 319 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometres or 34.94 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EC3R postcode district is City of London, located in the City and County of the City of London. The other significant settlement is Islington in Greater London. The most significant Postal Town in this district is London.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EC3R 5, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC3R 6, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC3R 6, covers Islington in Greater London.
The sector EC3R 7, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC3R 8, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City and County of the City of London (83 postal codes), and finally, the Islington London Boro area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 0.54 | NW |
| City of Westminster | 1.99 | WSW |
| Chigwell | 10.20 | NE |
| Loughton | 11.98 | NNE |
| Waltham Cross | 12.36 | N |
| Waltham Abbey | 12.94 | NNE |
| Borehamwood | 13.12 | NW |
| Ewell | 13.22 | SSW |
| Cheshunt | 13.45 | N |
| Swanley | 13.47 | SE |
| Potters Bar | 13.69 | NNW |
| Warlingham | 13.85 | S |
| Banstead | 14.02 | SSW |
| Epsom | 14.58 | SSW |
| Dartford | 14.68 | ESE |
| Bushey | 15.33 | NW |
| Epping | 15.46 | NNE |
| Esher | 15.62 | SW |
| Caterham | 15.75 | S |
| Radlett | 15.77 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 88
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | LONDON | EC3R 8 | 28 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC3R 7 | 23 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC3R 6 | 18 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC3R 5 | 13 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC3R 6 | 3 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC3R 5 | 2 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC3R 6 | 1 |
Street list for EC3R
DUNSTER COURT
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100645
GREAT TOWER STREET
Minor roadLondon, City and County of the City of London
Minor Road
USRN: 8100251
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| LOWER THAMES STREET A3211 | 313 |
| LOWER THAMES STREET A3211 | 313 |
| LOVAT LANE | 249 |
| GREAT TOWER STREET | 229 |
| NEW LONDON STREET | 184 |
| MONUMENT STREET A3 | 165 |
| BYWARD STREET A3211 | 150 |
| BYWARD STREET A3211 | 150 |
| ST MARY AT HILL | 94 |
| BOTOLPH LANE | 27 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 348 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 |
| Theft from the person | 130 |
| Burglary | 58 |
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Public order | 46 |
| Drugs | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 |
| Bicycle theft | 29 |
| Robbery | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYWARD STREET | LONDON | 8 | EC3R 5AS | View map | |
| LOWER THAMES STREET | LONDON | 6 | EC3R 6DN | View map | |
| TOWER HILL | LONDON | 6 | EC3R 5BT | View map |
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dental Surgery | 55 MARK LANE, LONDON, EC3R 7NE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Flats | £610,000 | 3 | £990,600 | 5 | £635,625 | 4 | £2,884,000 | 5 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.46
Average Driving Distance: 10.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 87
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.56
Average Driving Distance: 9.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 87
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| E | C | 3 | R | - | X | X | X |
| E | C | 3 | R | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument | Historic Properties | Historic Monument / Archaeological Site | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The EC3R postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The postcode area has a boundary with Tidal Thames.
The EC3R Postcode shares a border with EC3M (LONDON), EC3N (LONDON) and EC4R (LONDON).
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