Postcode EC1N 2HA is located in a major urban area, within the Castle Baynard ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 915.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is Chancery Lane, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lincoln's Inn Fields.
City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 915.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from EC1N 2HA.
City of London near EC1N 2HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chancery Lane located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | City Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to City Thameslink |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
| 0.4 mi | Bazalgette Embankment | Small | Walking directions to Bazalgette Embankment |
Based on 4 recent sales, the median property price is £719,000 (about £948 per square foot) in Castle Baynard area, with individual transactions ranging from £537,500 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £719,000 | £948 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £585,000 |
| 2017 | £940,000 |
| 2018 | £810,000 |
| 2019 | £832,500 |
| 2020 | £387,500 |
| 2021 | £820,000 |
| 2022 | £642,000 |
| 2023 | £1,125,000 |
| 2024 | £568,150 |
| 2025 | £495,000 |
| 2026 | £846,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,181 |
| 2017 | £1,180 |
| 2018 | £1,107 |
| 2019 | £1,054 |
| 2020 | £1,243 |
| 2021 | £950 |
| 2022 | £1,015 |
| 2023 | £1,112 |
| 2024 | £1,009 |
| 2025 | £939 |
| 2026 | £948 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1N 2HA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat 4, Jeygrove Court, 101, Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8LB | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Apartment W5, 1 - 6, Dyers Buildings, London, EC1N 2JT | Flats | Leasehold | £1,225,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 14, Pemberton House, 7, Pemberton Row, London, EC4A 3BA | Flats | Leasehold | £537,500 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Flat 14, 35, Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 15, Vesage Court, 8A, Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7RE | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 |
In the EC1N 2HA postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1N 2HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 123 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | City of London, EC1M 6AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 17-23 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | EasyShop & Go | 148 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BU | Walking directions to EasyShop & Go |
Annual council tax rates for City of London district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC1N 2HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bethany Coombs
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Helen Ladele
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Josephine Hayes
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Leyla Ostovar
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Stephanie Steeden
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Susan Farrington
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Tana Adkin
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Vasiliki Manta
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1N 2HA records about 916 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around EC1N 2HA in City of London is £719,000 (about £948 per square foot) based on 4 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC1N 2HA, including St Alban's Church of England Primary School (Good), City Junior School (Good) and University of the Arts London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1N 2HA is Chancery Lane in TfL zone 1, about 346 m away, serving the Central line.
EC1N 2HA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC1N 2HA is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 8 local councillors, including Bethany Coombs (Independent), Helen Ladele (Independent) and Josephine Hayes (Independent).