Postcode Analysis Camden, London

FARRINGDON ROAD, EC1M 3JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRINGDON ROAD, EC1M 3JQ.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1M 3JQ 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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Area Character

EC1M 3JQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EC1M 3JQ is an active urban area on Farringdon Road, 0.1km from Saffron Hill in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC1M 3JQ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 3JQ are sourced from Output Area E00004551 (shared with 92 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 EC1M 3JQ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 58%
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 EC1M 3JQ are high at 257 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.

Shoplifting426
Other theft411
Theft from the person323
Violence and sexual offences261
Anti-social behaviour226

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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

141 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.9 km
  • Kensons News0.8 km
  • MS City Store1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.4 km
  • + 136 more
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Pub, NightClub

125 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.8 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.3 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.3 km
  • Two Brewers Public House1.0 km
  • + 120 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

510 nearby
  • Boukis Grill1.0 km
  • Daisy0.8 km
  • La Banh Mi1.0 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.7 km
  • + 505 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

170 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza1.0 km
  • Chicken Diner0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.8 km
  • + 165 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Rosewood London Hotel0.9 km
  • Saco0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.2 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 km
  • Moorgate1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.1 km