Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC1N 2LL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1N 2LL 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EC1N 2LL 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.

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

EC1N 2LL is an active urban area located 0.1km 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 2LL offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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 (263 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2LL are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 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 2LL. 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

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian30.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 2LL are high at 263 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.

Shoplifting439
Other theft306
Theft from the person208
Anti-social behaviour192
Violence and sexual offences177

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 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

190 nearby
  • WH Smith0.9 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.8 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.6 km
  • Kensons News0.8 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.7 km
  • + 185 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

633 nearby
  • Aramark, JP Morgan0.7 km
  • Jones Day0.7 km
  • JP Morgan Client Dining0.7 km
  • Kudos0.9 km
  • The Glean Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
  • + 628 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

177 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.6 km
  • Coopers0.1 km
  • Wasabi0.0 km
  • + 172 more
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Pub, NightClub

137 nearby
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.9 km
  • Little Fable0.5 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.9 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.8 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
  • + 132 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

31 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.9 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.9 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.8 km
  • The Bloomsbury Park Hotel0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • City Thameslink0.7 km
  • London Blackfriars0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km