Baldwins Gardens is in London and in Camden district. EC1N 7SD 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 Baldwins Gardens, London, EC1N 7SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1N 7SB, EC1N 7AA, WC1X 8LS, WC1X 8LT, EC1N 7AE, EC1N 7UP, EC1N 7RR, WC1X 8LR, EC1N 7SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1N 7SD is primarily male, with 59% 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 | 41.2% | 41% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -10.0% |
| Male | 58.8% | 59% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 10.0% |
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 7SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 55% | 58.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 25.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 34.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.6% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 17.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 16.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 42.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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 | 22.6% | 22.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 21.1% |
| Chinese | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 52.5% | 45.5% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4% | 11.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 60.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 60.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 13.7% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 60.4% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 27.3% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 2% | -27.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 17.7% | 6.0% | 11.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baldwins Gardens was 252.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.1% lower than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Baldwins Gardens has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 174th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

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 6 Mawson House Baldwins Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2006-08-02 | £451,429 |
EC1N 7SD area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1N 7SD 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 | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 840 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 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,059 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 | 3,078 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 | 3,616 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 | 145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 247 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 | 354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 877 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 | 990 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,270 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 | 442 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 868 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUSHI CO | 50 Gray's Inn Road | 69 yd | |
| Catalyst Cafe And Coffee Roasters | 48 Gray's Inn Road | 72 yd | |
| MARAKESH | Leather Lane | 112 yd | |
| LOCKY'S | Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 113 yd | |
| HIBACHI | Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Beer Company | 82 Leather Lane | 177 yd | |
| The Griffin | 125 Clerkenwell Road | 194 yd | |
| The Argyle | 1 Greville Street | 220 yd | |
| Horse & Wig | Cromwell House, 14 Fulwood Place | 220 yd | |
| The Clerk and Well | 156 Clerkenwell Road | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHIVE | 16-16a Baldwins Gardens | 102 yd | |
| Dope Thai | Pitch 31/32, Leather Lane Market | 112 yd | |
| Gebeta Ethiopia Cusine | Pitch 39, Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 112 yd | |
| YB Thai Street Food | Leather Lane | 112 yd | |
| YORKSHIRE BURRITO LTD | Leather Lane | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 231 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 268 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 278 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 279 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 304 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 235 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 571 yd | |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 644 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.