EC1N 7RF 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 7RF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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: Average house prices are around £380k, up 49.4% 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 7RF are sourced from Output Area E00004557 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEATHER LANE, EC1N 7RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHER LANE, EC1N 7RF.
147
42
£ 54,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 7RF 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
With 69% social renting, EC1N 7RF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 49.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1N 7RF. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 390,000
5 sales · Mean £ 371,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1N 7RF 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: EC1N7RF · Data under Open Government Licence