Postcode Analysis Camden, London

LEATHER LANE, EC1N 7RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHER LANE, EC1N 7RE.

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Population

147

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British53.0%
Asian / British Asian26.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Shoplifting518
Other theft406
Theft from the person285
Violence and sexual offences249
Anti-social behaviour208

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.2 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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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 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 pupils0.9 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.3 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

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
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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