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Aldgate, London

Aldgate · 3.6 km to the city center (Charing Cross)

Aldgate, City of London, England, United Kingdom

Scores

Overall7.9Good

Located some way from the city center, this address is a historic city-edge district. It offers excellent public transport and high walkability, though the area is very noisy. Guests can enjoy many bars and active nightlife in this busy environment.

Walkability10.0/10 Excellent
Public transport9.7/10 Excellent
Safety6.8/10 Good
Nightlife10.0/10 Very lively
Quiet1.9/10 Very poor

Safety by day 8/10, at night 6/10.

About Aldgate

Historic City-edge district with modern office towers, busy streets, and a mix of financial workers, hotel guests, and residents. Close to the Square Mile and well connected, with a practical, urban feel rather than a neighborhood-center vibe.

Good for

  • business travelers
  • solo travelers
  • first-time visitors
  • public transport users
  • culture lovers

Less suited to

  • quiet seekers
  • families
  • beach lovers
  • nature lovers

Watch out for

  • Busy roads and traffic around Aldgate High Street and the station area can make parts feel hectic.
  • Some of the surrounding area sits on the City/Tower Hamlets edge, so the feel changes block by block.
  • Late-night atmosphere is modest rather than lively, so it may feel quiet after business hours.

Sources

Getting around

  • Minories Bus, 60 m
  • Platforms 3;4 Train, 130 m
  • Platforms 1;2 Train, 140 m
  • Aldgate Station Bus, 150 m
  • London Fenchurch Street Train, 160 m

3.6 km to the city center (Charing Cross).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • One Stop 120 m
  • Co-op Minories 140 m
  • Food&Wine 160 m
  • Tesco Bakery 170 m
  • Tesco Express 170 m

Restaurants

  • Thai Square 20 m
  • The Rajasthan II 40 m
  • Pret A Manger 80 m
  • Cloud Land 80 m
  • Kagura Sushi 130 m

Cafés

  • Nosh 30 m
  • SENZO 40 m
  • Starbucks 90 m
  • De Vine 130 m
  • Caffeina 130 m

Bars and pubs

  • The Chamberlain 10 m
  • Slug and Lettuce 20 m
  • The Three Lords 40 m
  • Dirty Martini Minories 40 m
  • Revolution 110 m

Health

  • Spinex Disc Clinic 60 m
  • City Of London Medical Centre 70 m
  • Boots 150 m
  • Portsoken Health Centre 170 m
  • British Association for Performing Arts Medicine 190 m

Parks

  • Portsoken Street Garden 110 m
  • St Katharine Cree Churchyard 250 m
  • Tower Hill Garden 260 m
  • Braham Street Park 280 m
  • Trinity Square Gardens 300 m

Sights

  • Wakefield 220 m
  • The Great Escape 230 m
  • Climb 250 m
  • Trajan 270 m
  • City of London 270 m