Postcode Analysis Camden, London

FARRINGDON ROAD, EC1M 3JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRINGDON ROAD, EC1M 3JB.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC1M 3JB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC1M 3JB — age 35, 28% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £955k. Property prices are trending down 52.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC1M 3JB is an active urban area on Farringdon Road, 0.0km from Saffron Hill in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (264 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £955k, down 52.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 3JB are sourced from Output Area E00004551 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1M 3JB. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 955,000

3 sales · Mean £ 821,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC1M 3JB are high at 264 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft427
Shoplifting422
Theft from the person302
Violence and sexual offences254
Anti-social behaviour208

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

137 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • Getir UK Limited0.9 km
  • Hardel Fruiterers Ltd0.8 km
  • HUEVO FRITO LTD1.0 km
  • + 132 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

131 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
  • Cafe Kick0.7 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.6 km
  • The Peasant0.7 km
  • + 126 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

515 nearby
  • Daisy0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.7 km
  • Fateema1.0 km
  • Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 510 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

172 nearby
  • Chicken Diner1.0 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.6 km
  • Zabardast0.5 km
  • Gray's Inn cafe0.6 km
  • + 167 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Saco0.9 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.8 km
  • Rosewood London Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Rookery0.3 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.1 km
  • City Thameslink0.7 km
  • London Blackfriars1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km