Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC1N 2HU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 2HU 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 EC1N 2HU — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2HU 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (415 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2HU 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 2HU. 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 2HU are high at 415 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.

Shoplifting533
Other theft418
Theft from the person273
Violence and sexual offences224
Anti-social behaviour175

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 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 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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Restaurant, Cafe

558 nearby
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Aramark, JP Morgan0.6 km
  • Jones Day0.6 km
  • JP Morgan Client Dining0.6 km
  • Kudos0.8 km
  • + 553 more
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Retailers - Other

138 nearby
  • WH Smith0.8 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.8 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.4 km
  • Kensons News0.9 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.8 km
  • + 133 more
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Takeaway Shop

183 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Coopers0.1 km
  • Wasabi0.1 km
  • + 178 more
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Pub, NightClub

129 nearby
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.9 km
  • Little Fable0.3 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.7 km
  • Calthorpe Arms1.0 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
  • + 124 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)1.0 km
  • Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell1.0 km
  • L'oscar London0.8 km
  • NYX Hotel London Holborn0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km