Postcode report
Area insights about Holborn & Covent Garden, EC1N 7UH
About EC1N 7UH: area rating, property, schools and local change
EC1N 7UH is a postcode in Holborn & Covent Garden, Camden, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EC1N 7UH, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EC1N 7UH are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EC1N 7UH is based on Camden 027 Census 2021. It covers 6,664 residents, 15,418 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 18% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 51% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
Families checking schools near EC1N 7UH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EC1N 7UH by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EC1N 7UH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently includes 1,060 planning applications, 53 HMO licences, 44 street-disruption records matched to the report radius, with dates, distance and source links in the Planning tab.
FAQ
Common questions about EC1N 7UH
Is EC1N 7UH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EC1N 7UH?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EC1N 7UH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EC1N 7UH?
LocaleIQ matched EC1N 7UH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around EC1N 7UH?
LocaleIQ currently lists 1,060 planning records, 53 HMO licences, 44 roadworks records in the report radius. Open the Planning tab for individual records.