Farringdon Road is in London and in Camden district. EC1M 3HA is located in the Holborn & Covent Garden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1N 8FA, EC1N 8QN, EC1N 8RA, EC1N 8SJ, EC1N 8AF, EC1N 6SA, EC1N 8SQ, EC1N 8AG, EC1N 6TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1M 3HA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EC1M 3HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 72.3% | 72.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 19.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.2% | 67.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 18.8% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 25.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around EC1M 3HA this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.3% | 74.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 66.1% | 58.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 42.3% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 23.2% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 17.2% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 42.4% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 21.2% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farringdon Road was 1035.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.2% higher than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Farringdon Road has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 30th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 39 25 - 27 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2024-10-23 | £1,094,071 |
| Flat 1 25 - 27 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,999 | 2022-07-29 | £255,861 |
| Flat 21 25 - 27 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-02-28 | £846,637 |
| 12 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £31,717,000 | 2021-09-16 | £28,322,118 |
| Flat 11 25 - 27 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-06-29 | £485,880 |
EC1M 3HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1M 3HA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 204 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 80 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 68 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 958 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 719 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleeding Heart Bistro | 7 Bleeding Heart Yard | 43 yd | |
| KFC | 37 Farringdon Road | 95 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 46 Cowcross Street | 106 yd | |
| ANGLO AMERICAN | 17 Charterhouse Street | 107 yd | |
| Buffet Bar | 32A Greville Street | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Oldcastle | Farringdon Point, 29-35 Farringdon Road | 66 yd | |
| The One Tun | 125 Saffron Hill | 74 yd | |
| Scottish Malt Whisky Society | 19 Greville Street | 83 yd | |
| The Bleeding Heart Tavern | 19 Greville Street | 83 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | 1 Ely Court | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH LA LA MACARONS | 5 Kirby Street | 108 yd | |
| Mugen Sushi Bar | Mugen Sushi Bar, Basement And Ground Floor 63 | 157 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 40 Holborn Viaduct, London | 169 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 174 yd | |
| Eat Viet | 49 Farringdon Street, London | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 2 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 115 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 250 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 282 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London | 285 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 123 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 500 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Pure Gym (London St Pauls) LITTLE BRITAIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.