EC1N 2SW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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 2SW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (295 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 2SW are sourced from Output Area E00004557 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1N 2SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1N 2SW.
147
42
£ 54,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1N 2SW 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
Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in EC1N 2SW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 2SW. 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
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 2SW are high at 295 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
149 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.7 km
- PNRT0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 144 more
Pub, NightClub
139 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.9 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
- The Peasant1.0 km
- Napalai Thai Ltd0.9 km
- + 134 more
Restaurant, Cafe
609 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Chicken Ranch0.8 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.9 km
- PHO GA0.9 km
- The Kolossi0.8 km
- + 604 more
Takeaway Shop
180 nearby- Piccolo Bar0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.6 km
- + 175 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Clarendon Hotel1.0 km
- Lancaster Hotel0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars1.0 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: EC1N2SW · Data under Open Government Licence