EC1N 7RE is an up-and-coming urban area on Leather Lane, 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 7RE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (307 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £420k, up 30.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 7RE are sourced from Output Area E00004557 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEATHER LANE, EC1N 7RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHER LANE, EC1N 7RE.
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42
£ 54,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 7RE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in EC1N 7RE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 30.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1N 7RE. The average age is 42.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 441,314
8 sales · Mean £ 419,703
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1N 7RE are high at 307 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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- Karma Cola1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.6 km
- NISA Local1.0 km
- PNRT0.6 km
- + 135 more
Pub, NightClub
132 nearby- Union Tavern Public House1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.8 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
- The Peasant0.9 km
- + 127 more
Restaurant, Cafe
542 nearby- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Chicken Ranch0.8 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.8 km
- PHO GA0.8 km
- + 537 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Amazon Fresh0.3 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
179 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.7 km
- Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.7 km
- + 174 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.6 km
- Saco0.8 km
- The Guilford House Hotel0.8 km
- The Rookery0.5 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.3 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1N7RE · Data under Open Government Licence