EC1N 2JT is an active urban area on Dyers Buildings, 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.
For renters and young professionals, EC1N 2JT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (330 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2JT are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DYERS BUILDINGS, EC1N 2JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYERS BUILDINGS, EC1N 2JT.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 2JT 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 2JT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1N 2JT. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,330,000
28 sales · Mean £ 1,305,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1N 2JT are high at 330 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
Pub, NightClub
135 nearby- Cafe Kick1.0 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
- Napalai Thai Ltd0.8 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.2 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- + 130 more
Restaurant, Cafe
617 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Chicken Ranch0.9 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.9 km
- PHO GA1.0 km
- The Kolossi0.9 km
- + 612 more
Takeaway Shop
182 nearby- Piccolo Bar0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.5 km
- + 177 more
Retailers - Other
183 nearby- WH Smith0.8 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.8 km
- PNRT0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Woodbridge Chapel0.8 km
- + 178 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Lancaster Hotel1.0 km
- The Rookery0.6 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 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: EC1N2JT · Data under Open Government Licence