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.
EC1N 2HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1N 2HS.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: EC1N2HS · Data under Open Government Licence