Area Information for Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE

Summary Back to Top

Holborn in City of London is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Farringdon Without ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This page combines information for the address Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EC1N here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority City of London
Ward Farringdon Without
Constituency Cities of London and Westminster * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE:

Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2JS
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Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2HH
Holborn, Camden, London, EC1N 2SW
Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LL
Dyer's Buildings, City of London, London, EC1N 2JT

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EC1N as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Holborn, City of London, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 131
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 6
Residence in Commercial Building 12
Total 150
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Holborn, City of London, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 73% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 16
Owned with Mortgage 22
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 105
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 150

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 92
Two People 51
Three People 6
Four People 0
Five People 0
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 150

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Holborn, City of London, London consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 92
Family Household 46
Other Household 13
Total 151

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 102
Deprived In One Dimension 38
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 150

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Cities of London and Westminster constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 105
Female 112
Total 217

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Farringdon Without ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 0
5-9 1
10-14 2
15-19 6
20-24 76
25-29 43
30-34 18
35-39 15
40-44 13
45-49 9
50-54 7
55-59 9
60-64 5
65-69 5
70-74 6
75-79 0
80-84 3
85+ 1
Total 219

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of EC1N 2LE there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 72% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 160
Married 37
Separated 3
Divorced 10
Widowed 6
Total 216

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 94% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 149
Good 58
Fair 12
Bad 1
Very Bad 0
Total 220

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Holborn and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 82% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 178
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 2
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 0
No GCSEs or Equivalent 9
Other 4
Total 217

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Holborn, City of London, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 57% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 126
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 11
Pakistani 1
Chinese 47
Other Asian 8
Black African 7
Arab 1
Other 12
Total 218

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Holborn, City of London, London), only 23% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 50
European Union 61
Rest of Europe 15
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 69
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 17
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 223

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Holborn, City of London, London), only 23% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 20% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 50
10+ Years 44
5-10 Years 24
2-5 Years 33
Less Than 2 Years 69
Total 220

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EC1N 2LE.

Passport(s) Held
None 6
United Kingdom 80
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 9
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 60
North America or Caribbean 8
Central and South America 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 101
Christian 57
Buddhist 8
Hindu 11
Jewish 2
Muslim 12
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 29
Total 221

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Farringdon Without ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 40% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 79
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 3
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 88
Retired 11
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 3
Total 218

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 35
Professional Occupations 57
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 1
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 2
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 1
Total 110

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 83
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 27
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 2
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 0
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 4
Semi-Routine Occupation 2
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 83
Total 215

Policing and Crime (476) Back to Top

Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE is within the Fleet policing neighbourhood, under the City of London Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 476 crimes were reported within half a mile of EC1N 2LE.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 476 crimes committed near Holborn
Neighbourhood Team Address Fleet
Force Website: https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to City of London. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EC1N 2LE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE. The nearest railway station is Farringdon, approximately 510 yards away.

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE. The nearest Tube station is Chancery Lane, approximately 120 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE. The nearest is City Junior School, approximately 270 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE. The nearest is London Nautical, City of London Academy, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
London Nautical, City of London Academy 0.8 miles  
Birkbeck College 0.9 miles  
Fashion Retail Academy 0.9 miles  
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 1 mile
    
Central Foundation Boys' School 1.2 miles
    
New Regent's College 1.2 miles
    
Haberdashers' Borough Academy 1.2 miles
    
DLD College 1.2 miles  
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1.3 miles
    
Oasis Academy South Bank 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE. The nearest is St Philips Medical Centre, approximately 640 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE. The nearest is Malmin Orthodontic Group Ltd, approximately 440 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE. The nearest is St Bartholomew's Hospital, approximately 750 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Holborn, City of London, London, EC1N 2LE. The nearest is Boots-Holborn, approximately 140 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Boots-Holborn 140 yards
Specsavers Opticians London - Holborn 240 yards
City Opticians 280 yards
Vision Express Optical Lab 290 yards
New Era Optical 350 yards
BOWINGS 480 yards
GREGORY SEELEY 500 yards
Anthoney Austin Opticians 550 yards
Hodd Barnes Dickins 640 yards
Schuller Opticians 750 yards

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in EC1N 2LE

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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