EC1N 2HU is an active urban area located 0.2km from Holborn 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (415 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2HU are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1N 2HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1N 2HU.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 2HU 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 EC1N 2HU — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% 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 EC1N 2HU. 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 2HU are high at 415 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
558 nearby- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Aramark, JP Morgan0.6 km
- Jones Day0.6 km
- JP Morgan Client Dining0.6 km
- Kudos0.8 km
- + 553 more
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- WH Smith0.8 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.8 km
- Just Eat For Business0.4 km
- Kensons News0.9 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.8 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Coopers0.1 km
- Wasabi0.1 km
- + 178 more
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.9 km
- Little Fable0.3 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.7 km
- Calthorpe Arms1.0 km
- The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
- + 124 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)1.0 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell1.0 km
- L'oscar London0.8 km
- NYX Hotel London Holborn0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Lily Maila0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1N2HU · Data under Open Government Licence