EC1N 2NS is an active urban area located 0.1km from Holborn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1N 2NS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2NS are sourced from Output Area E00004556 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1N 2NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1N 2NS.
273
37
£ 55,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 2NS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in EC1N 2NS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1N 2NS. The average age is 37.0. 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 2NS are high at 234 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
191 nearby- Karma Cola1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Oliver Bonas0.4 km
- + 186 more
Pub, NightClub
137 nearby- Union Tavern Public House1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.9 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.4 km
- + 132 more
Restaurant, Cafe
630 nearby- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Chicken Ranch0.8 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.8 km
- PHO GA0.9 km
- + 625 more
Takeaway Shop
178 nearby- Guido's0.3 km
- Chilango0.5 km
- Chiya0.8 km
- Coco Di Mama0.4 km
- Dilieto0.5 km
- + 173 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
- Me Hotel0.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.9 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.7 km
- London Blackfriars1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.0 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1N2NS · Data under Open Government Licence