EC1N 2LE 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (284 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2LE are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1N 2LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1N 2LE.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 2LE 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
73% of homes in EC1N 2LE are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1N 2LE. The average age is 33.6. 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 EC1N 2LE are high at 284 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
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
185 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.8 km
- PNRT0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 180 more
Pub, NightClub
137 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross1.0 km
- Cafe Kick0.9 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
- Napalai Thai Ltd0.9 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.2 km
- + 132 more
Restaurant, Cafe
616 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Chicken Ranch0.9 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.9 km
- PHO GA0.9 km
- The Kolossi0.9 km
- + 611 more
Takeaway Shop
181 nearby- Piccolo Bar0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.6 km
- + 176 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Clarendon Hotel1.0 km
- Lancaster Hotel1.0 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1N2LE · Data under Open Government Licence