EC1N 2ST is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Holborn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1N 2ST is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (326 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1N 2ST are sourced from Output Area E00004557 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1N 2ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1N 2ST.
147
42
£ 54,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 2ST is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EC1N 2ST has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1N 2ST. The average age is 42.3. 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 2ST are high at 326 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
581 nearby- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall1.0 km
- Lexington Catering, BT Faraday0.9 km
- L'Express City0.8 km
- Iberica0.5 km
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher0.7 km
- + 576 more
Pub, NightClub
136 nearby- Napalai Thai Ltd0.9 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.2 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- The Bridewell Theatre0.6 km
- Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.2 km
- + 131 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Piccolo Bar0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Artisserie0.6 km
- + 178 more
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Jalaram Enterprise0.7 km
- PNRT0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Woodbridge Chapel0.8 km
- Zapp0.7 km
- + 140 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Lancaster Hotel1.0 km
- The Rookery0.6 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.7 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1N2ST · Data under Open Government Licence