Postcode Analysis Camden, London

FARRINGDON ROAD, EC1M 3JU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Other theft434
Shoplifting430
Theft from the person336
Violence and sexual offences297
Anti-social behaviour251

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 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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