Saffron Hill is in London and in Camden district. EC1N 8QX 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 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1N 8RU, EC1M 3LL, EC1R 5BL, EC1M 3JU, EC1N 8HP, EC1N 8HN, EC1N 8YS, EC1N 8UN, EC1N 8EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1N 8QX is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 34.3% | 46% | 11.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 65.7% | 54% | -11.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 8QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 54.3% | 56.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 27.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 63.9% | 71% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 22.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 22.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -11.0% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around EC1N 8QX this area, 2.1% 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 79.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.3% | 79.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 45.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76% | 70.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 54.5% | 46.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 23.3% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.5% 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 | 54.1% | 46.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 10.5% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 14.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saffron Hill was 535.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Saffron Hill has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 69th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.
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 4.9 Ziggurat Building, 60 - 66 Saffron Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-11-08 | £569,965 |
| Flat 1.8 Ziggurat Building, 60 - 66 Saffron Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2024-08-06 | £867,563 |
| Flat 4.2 Ziggurat Building, 60 - 66 Saffron Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-06-14 | £562,549 |
| Flat 2.2 Ziggurat Building, 60 - 66 Saffron Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-06-07 | £580,993 |
| Flat 6 55 - 59 Saffron Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £618,000 | 2024-02-02 | £579,415 |
EC1N 8QX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 8QX 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 EC1N 8QX 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 964 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 | 1,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,752 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 | 2,760 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 | 3,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 558 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 | 713 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Community 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 | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,578 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 | 3,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 751 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 | 808 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETC Venues The Hatton | 51-53 Hatton Garden | 71 yd | |
| LILY'S DUMPLING | 58 Hatton Garden | 108 yd | |
| Vacherin by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Iceni Projects, Da Vinci House, 44 Saffron Hill | 121 yd | |
| Kin | 88 Leather Lane | 167 yd | |
| Sessions Arts Club | Sessions Arts Club, Third Floor, The Old Sessions House | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hat & Tun | 3 Hatton Wall | 43 yd | |
| Ninth Ward London | Ninth Ward London, Ground Floor Front | 111 yd | |
| Craft Beer Company | 82 Leather Lane | 155 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, 29 Clerkenwell Green | 172 yd | |
| City Pride Public House | City Pride Public House, 28 Farringdon Lane | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor | 102 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S | 65 Farringdon Road | 132 yd | |
| Burger Makers | Pitch 80, Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 153 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 78 Hatton Garden | 155 yd | |
| Mugen Japanese Restaurant | Pitch 59, Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 192 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 202 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 312 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 421 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 109 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 128 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 264 yd | |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 494 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 501 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 743 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 295.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 225.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.