Living in EC1N, Camden
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EC1N in Camden. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Camden: £833,067, down 7.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around EC1N
17 recorded home sales on the streets around central EC1N in the last 2 years, with a median of £585,180 and a range from £345,000 to £1,900,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 9 SIENNA BUILDINGS, 47 HATTON GARDEN, EC1N 8EX | flat-maisonette | £825,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| FLAT 2 DA VINCI HOUSE, 44 SAFFRON HILL, EC1N 8FH | flat-maisonette | £700,000 | 2026-03-12 |
| FLAT 3 23 - 27 HATTON WALL, EC1N 8JJ | flat-maisonette | £580,000 | 2026-02-02 |
| FLAT 15 VESAGE COURT, 8A LEATHER LANE, EC1N 7RE | flat-maisonette | £410,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| FLAT 7 MUNRO HOUSE, 14 ST CROSS STREET, EC1N 8UN | flat-maisonette | £495,000 | 2026-01-23 |
| FLAT 8 CITY VIEW APARTMENTS, 29A SAFFRON HILL, EC1N 8AG | flat-maisonette | £345,000 | 2025-12-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
236 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
131 state primary and 38 state secondary schools within range, plus 35 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
35 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Alleyns Regents Park Prep, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School, City of London School for Girls and others.
All 35 fee-paying schools near EC1N, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
16 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, King's College London, London Metropolitan University and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 35.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 19.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 6.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2935 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1N in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Camden's figures.
Common questions about EC1N
What is the average house price in EC1N?
The average sold price in Camden is £833,067 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EC1N?
Prices in Camden are down 7.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EC1N?
The median of 17 recorded sales around central EC1N in the last 2 years is £585,180, ranging from £345,000 to £1,900,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EC1N?
236 schools sit within 3 miles of central EC1N, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EC1N?
2935 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1N in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is EC1N at risk of flooding?
Central EC1N sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EC1N a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £585,180; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2935 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EC1N safe?
2935 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1N in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EC1N or EC1A, EC1N or EC4A, EC1N or EC1M.
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