Farringdon Road is in London and in Camden district. EC1M 3JB 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 3JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1N 8AG, EC1N 8QS, EC1N 8FH, EC1N 8TS, EC1N 8TW, EC1N 8AF, EC1N 8TE, EC1N 8QN, EC1M 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1M 3JB 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 3JB, 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 3JB 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 926.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.0% higher than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Farringdon Road has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 33rd highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.
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 2A 69 - 71 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-11-28 | £466,786 |
| Flat 1 69 - 71 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2022-04-12 | £853,222 |
| 57 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,600,000 | 2022-02-25 | £3,194,065 |
| 65 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,420,000 | 2021-06-10 | £2,273,026 |
| 53 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,637,000 | 2020-02-03 | £3,437,712 |
EC1M 3JB 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 3JB 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 | 1,265 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 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,609 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 | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,966 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 | 3,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Junior School CITY JUNIOR SCHOOL , 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE WC1R 5EY | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 827 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 37 Farringdon Road | 35 yd | |
| GEC @ Moo.com | GEC @ Moo.com, Farringdon Place | 45 yd | |
| Karmarama Ltd | Karmarama Ltd, First Floor, Farringdon Place | 54 yd | |
| Vacherin by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Iceni Projects, Da Vinci House, 44 Saffron Hill | 67 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 46 Cowcross Street | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Oldcastle | Farringdon Point, 29-35 Farringdon Road | 64 yd | |
| The One Tun | 125 Saffron Hill | 73 yd | |
| Scottish Malt Whisky Society | 19 Greville Street | 124 yd | |
| The Bleeding Heart Tavern | 19 Greville Street | 124 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle, 34-35 Cowcross Street | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPA JOHN'S | 65 Farringdon Road | 61 yd | |
| OH LA LA MACARONS | 5 Kirby Street | 86 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 148 yd | |
| UNDERBELLY LTD | 4th Floor, 36-38 Hatton Garden | 148 yd | |
| Mugen Sushi Bar | Mugen Sushi Bar, Basement And Ground Floor 63 | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 15 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 129 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 323 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 365 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 370 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 38 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 377 yd | |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 655 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 686 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 30.0% |
| Median download speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.