Holborn Circus is in London and in City Of London district. EC1N 2HB is located in the Castle Baynard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holborn Circus, London, EC1N 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1N 2HA, EC4A 3AF, EC4A 3AG, EC4A 3BE, EC4A 1AN, EC1A 2JQ, EC1N 8AA, EC4A 1EQ, EC1N 6RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1N 2HB is primarily male, with 59.1% of the population 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 | 39.3% | 40.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 60.7% | 59.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
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 EC1N 2HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 67.9% | 61% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 31.2% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (94.8%) 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 | 61.9% | 67.8% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 27% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 EC1N 2HB this area, 4.1% 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 84.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.5% | 84.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 50.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.9% | 73.6% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 34.9% 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 | 44.4% | 34.9% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -48.3% |
| European Union | 20% | 31% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 24.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.9% 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 | 43.3% | 34.9% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -48.3% |
| 10+ Years | 16.3% | 25.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 15.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47% | 76.7% | -29.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 9.5% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 6.9% | 0.2% | 6.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holborn Circus was 1375.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3773.2% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Holborn Circus has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 334.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Holborn Circus, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £33,000,000 | 2016-10-24 | £32,521,739 |
EC1N 2HB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EC1N 2HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 EC1N 2HB 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 68 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 2,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,932 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 | 3,113 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 | 3,248 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 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 662 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 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,357 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,397 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 | 3,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 565 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 735 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I&J Holborn Limited | 1A Holborn Circus, London | 28 yd | |
| CH & Co, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | 1 New Fetter Lane, London | 52 yd | |
| Iss Food & Hospitality, Lego Company | New Fetter Place East, 8-10 New Fetter Lane | 87 yd | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | 33 Holborn, London | 89 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell, Octopus Investments | 33 Holborn, London | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewdog | 1 Plough Place, London | 127 yd | |
| Sir Christopher Hatton | 4 Leather Lane | 146 yd | |
| Bounce | 121 Holborn | 146 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | 1 Ely Court | 163 yd | |
| The Argyle | 1 Greville Street | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guido's | 1 New Fetter Lane, London | 52 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 40 Holborn Viaduct, London | 124 yd | |
| Nusa Kitchen | 2 Plough Place, London | 143 yd | |
| K10 | 78-81 Fetter Lane, London | 151 yd | |
| Eat Viet | 49 Farringdon Street, London | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 89 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 149 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 290 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 390 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 76 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Temple Court Hotel 1-2 1-2 SERJEANTS' INN | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London St Pauls) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE PRIORY COURT | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London St Paul'S) WHITE HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Blackfriars) (Closed) Tudor Street | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.