EC1N 2HB is an active urban area on Holborn Circus, 0.2km from Farringdon in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (412 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2HB are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLBORN CIRCUS, EC1N 2HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBORN CIRCUS, EC1N 2HB.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 2HB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC1N 2HB spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 EC1N 2HB. The average age is 39.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1N 2HB are high at 412 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- The Exmouth Arms1.0 km
- The Hercules Pillars1.0 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- GRAVITY DRINKS0.9 km
- The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie)0.8 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
558 nearby- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Chicken Ranch1.0 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa1.0 km
- The Kolossi1.0 km
- BaxterStorey @ City Lit0.9 km
- + 553 more
Retailers - Other
133 nearby- Lucky Voice0.4 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.9 km
- Mr G Long0.9 km
- Mr Michael Graney0.8 km
- MYCIGARA - HOLBORN0.8 km
- + 128 more
Takeaway Shop
180 nearby- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- STUDIO 1080.9 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
- + 175 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
- L'oscar London0.9 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Amazon Fresh0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink0.4 km
- London Blackfriars0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1N2HB · Data under Open Government Licence