Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC1N 2HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1N 2HS.

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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 2HS 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

EC1N 2HS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 2HS is an active urban area located 0.2km from Holborn 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (351 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2HS 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 2HS. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near EC1N 2HS are high at 351 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.

Shoplifting525
Other theft348
Theft from the person224
Violence and sexual offences179
Anti-social behaviour170

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

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Just Eat For Business0.5 km
  • Kensons News0.9 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.7 km
  • Mr G Long0.7 km
  • Mr Michael Graney0.7 km
  • + 140 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

133 nearby
  • Little Fable0.4 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.8 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.9 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.7 km
  • + 128 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

597 nearby
  • BARN JU0.7 km
  • Blank Street0.7 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.7 km
  • Comcas Services Limited0.5 km
  • Little Venice Cafe0.7 km
  • + 592 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

183 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Coopers0.0 km
  • Wasabi0.1 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.6 km
  • + 178 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
  • Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.9 km
  • L'oscar London0.8 km
  • NYX Hotel London Holborn0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • London Blackfriars0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km