Aldgate is an East London neighbourhood offering an abundance of stunning architecture and history. With easy access to the city centre and excellent travel links, Aldgate is the perfect spot for young professionals and renters.
Safe Area
Excellent Amenities
Welcoming Community
Aldgate took its name from the fortified gate that protected London centuries ago, allowing people to come and go through London's city wall.
Aldgate is located in the Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is an area of East London regarded as the gateway to the financial district of Canary Wharf.
Aldgate is home to 30 St Mary Axe, or more commonly known as the Gherkin, an iconic insurance building resembling one of the UK’s favourite pickled vegetables.
Young Professionals, Insurance & Finance Professionals
Close to city centre, Transport links
As Aldgate is a fairly central area, with an active police presence, the crime rate is low and is deemed to be a safe place to live.
Today, Aldgate is one of London’s poshest postcodes. However, that wasn’t always the case. Aldgate is steeped in gory history, most of which centres around Jack the Ripper. If you’re a lover of history you can learn about London’s notorious serial killer with an official tour.
If you’re living in Aldgate and feeling the need for some retail therapy head to One New Change. The large shopping centre sits in the heart of the city and even has a public roof terrace. Here you can take in spectacular views of St Paul's Cathedral and the London skyline
One of London’s oldest markets, Spitalfields Market is open seven days a week. With a vast array of independent stall holders, selling hand crafted pieces, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables, spend an afternoon browsing all that the stalls have to offer.
Today, Aldgate is one of London’s poshest postcodes. However, that wasn’t always the case. Aldgate is steeped in gory history, most of which centres around Jack the Ripper. If you’re a lover of history you can learn about London’s notorious serial killer with an official tour.
If you’re living in Aldgate and feeling the need for some retail therapy head to One New Change. The large shopping centre sits in the heart of the city and even has a public roof terrace. Here you can take in spectacular views of St Paul's Cathedral and the London skyline
One of London’s oldest markets, Spitalfields Market is open seven days a week. With a vast array of independent stall holders, selling hand crafted pieces, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables, spend an afternoon browsing all that the stalls have to offer.
House
£3378
Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property
Halls
£1216
Per month, dependant on chosen halls
Utilities
£110
Per month
Wi-Fi
£30
Per month
Council Tax
£1238
Per year
Fibre Download Speed
80Mbps
Fibre Upload Speed
20Mbps
Pint of Beer
£5
Gym membership
£30
Weekly food shop
£30
An independent spot serving ethically sourced coffee and mouth-watering cakes.
A stunning spot serving Mediterranean cuisine and bottomless weekend brunch.
A stylish bar and restaurant located in the iconic Gherkin building.
Located on the 14th floor of the Dorsett City Hotel, offering breath-taking views of London's skyline.
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Aldgate is located in the Borough of Tower Hamlets, in East London.
The postcode is within the Tower ward/electoral division. The postcode is EC3N 1RE.
Living in Aldgate means you're right in the heart of all that London has to offer. Including:
As Aldgate is a fairly central area, with an active police presence, the crime rate is low and is deemed to be a safe place to live.
In the borough of Tower Hamlets, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £1238.
Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for an Aldgate property is £3378.
Located in Zone 1, Aldgate transport links provide direct routes throughout the capital. Aldgate station is on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines.