Postcode Analysis City of London, London

HOLBORN CIRCUS, EC1N 2HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBORN CIRCUS, EC1N 2HB.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1N 2HB 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC1N 2HB spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EC1N 2HB is an active urban area on Holborn Circus, 0.2km from Farringdon in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (412 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2HB are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 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 EC1N 2HB. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

Crime rates near EC1N 2HB are high at 412 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting538
Other theft425
Theft from the person286
Violence and sexual offences226
Anti-social behaviour143

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.0 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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Pub, NightClub

128 nearby
  • The Exmouth Arms1.0 km
  • The Hercules Pillars1.0 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.9 km
  • The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie)0.8 km
  • + 123 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

558 nearby
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Chicken Ranch1.0 km
  • Macellaio Roberto Costa1.0 km
  • The Kolossi1.0 km
  • BaxterStorey @ City Lit0.9 km
  • + 553 more
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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Lucky Voice0.4 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.9 km
  • Mr G Long0.9 km
  • Mr Michael Graney0.8 km
  • MYCIGARA - HOLBORN0.8 km
  • + 128 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

180 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • STUDIO 1080.9 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
  • + 175 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
  • L'oscar London0.9 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.4 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • City Thameslink0.4 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km