EC1M 3JU is an active urban area on Farringdon Road, 0.2km from Saffron Hill in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 3JU are sourced from Output Area E00004551 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARRINGDON ROAD, EC1M 3JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRINGDON ROAD, EC1M 3JU.
381
35
£ 54,100 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 3JU 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EC1M 3JU — age 35, 28% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1M 3JU. 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
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 EC1M 3JU are high at 252 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. 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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Moreland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Kensons News0.7 km
- Albion Wine Shippers0.8 km
- Argos Distributors0.5 km
- Corner Shop & Stationers0.4 km
- + 138 more
Pub, NightClub
126 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.7 km
- Cafe Kick0.6 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.5 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- Dame Alice Owen Public House0.8 km
- + 121 more
Restaurant, Cafe
488 nearby- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Chicken Ranch0.5 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.5 km
- PHO GA0.5 km
- + 483 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
164 nearby- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.9 km
- Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.9 km
- + 159 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
- The Rookery0.3 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.3 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.9 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 Station0.2 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M3JU · Data under Open Government Licence