EC1R 5BD

Holborn & Covent Garden · Camden · England

Updated September 2026

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Post town
London
Local authority
Camden
Postcode district
EC1R
Postcode sector
EC1R 5

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC1R 5EN 26 m
EC1R 5AA 33 m
EC1R 5DG 34 m
EC1R 5DF 38 m
EC1R 5DP 38 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC1R 5BD
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC1R
Postcode sector
EC1R 5
Latitude
51.522536
Longitude
-0.109852
British National Grid easting
531,229
British National Grid northing
182,095

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Camden · E09000007
Parish or community
E43000197
Westminster constituency
Holborn and St Pancras · E14001290
Output area
E00004536
Lower layer super output area
Camden 027B · E01000916
Middle layer super output area
Camden 027 · E02000192

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Property

At this postcode

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21 recorded sales at this postcode
Address Date Price
1 - 10, Flat 11, Summers Street, London, EC1R 5BD 10 April 2025 £1,050,000
1 - 10, Flat 8, Summers Street, London, EC1R 5BD 3 January 2025 £815,000
1 - 10, Flat 19, Summers Street, London, EC1R 5BD 26 May 2023 £1,300,000

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
393
Primary
182
Secondary
55
  1. Christopher Hatton Primary School

    Community school

    160 m
  2. St Alban's Church of England Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

    271 m
  3. City Junior School

    Other independent school

    449 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
31,513
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Other theft 6,453
  • Theft from the person 5,627
  • Violence and sexual offences 4,944
  • Shoplifting 4,141
  • Anti social behaviour 2,528

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
36

16 female, 20 male

Postcode households
19
Residents per household
1.9
EC1R 5 residents
524

Age bands in EC1R 5

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
15.7%

37 residents

Age 15 to 24
17.4%

41 residents

Age 25 to 44
25.8%

61 residents

Age 45 to 64
30.9%

73 residents

Age 65 and over
10.2%

24 residents

This postcode contained 6.9% of the sector's usual residents on Census Day. The age profile describes the wider EC1R 5 sector, not people in this individual postcode.

How to read these estimates
The standard postcode headcounts and the commissioned age table are separate ONS outputs. Small counts are disclosure-controlled, and totals can differ slightly between tables. Coverage is England and Wales only.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%
Coverage is a modelled postcode-level snapshot, not a speed test or a guarantee for a named property. Check availability with providers before making a decision. Ofcom does not publish postcode-level full-fibre coverage in this release for commercial-confidentiality reasons.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
7,112
Records since 17 September 2020
1,793
Latest available record date
8 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2648/P Date not supplied 848 m away

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Green Roof) of planning permission 2022/4877/P dated 24/07/2023 (for: Erection of mansard roof extension to provide a single residential dwelling (Class C3). Inclusion of green roof and PV panels as well as cycle parking on the ground floor.).

    18-18A Acton Street London WC1X 9ND

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/3514/L Date not supplied 641 m away

    Internal alterations in association with change of use to a 6 bedroom, 10 person HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (see also planning application 2025/3444/P)

    61 King's Cross Road London Camden WC1X 9LN

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/2446/P Date not supplied 505 m away

    Extensions and alterations including removal of rooftop plant and additional of an additional storey on west side (adjacent to Leather Lane); on the east side (Holborn/Hatton Garden) retention of 10 storeys with rooftop plant and terraces. Facade renewal (replacement of stone cladding with metal cladding and replacement window (bays), provision of new balconies on Holborn Circus elevation. Ground and lower ground floor re-configurations to provide re-configured commercial and retail floorspace (Class E), affordable jewellery workspace and/or competitive socialising (sui generis) on lower ground floor, reconfiguration of entrances and servicing arrangements, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and other ancillary works.

    120 Holborn London Camden EC1N 2TD

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/3444/P Date not supplied 641 m away

    Change of use to a 6 bedroom, 10 person HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) with associated internal alterations

    61 King's Cross Road London Camden WC1X 9LN

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/3157/L Date not supplied 884 m away

    Details to discharge Conditions 5a (details of facing materials) and 5b (fire escape stair railings) of listed building consent 2023/4902/L dated 30/7/24 for 'Extension of basement, conversion of front part of building at second and third floor levels from commercial/office space to create 2 x studio dwellings; second floor rear extension, and internal and external alterations.'.

    25 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AF

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/2230/P Date not supplied 287 m away

    Installation of acoustic enclosures for previously unauthorised air conditioning units. New acoustic enclosures will be installed for the previously unauthorized extractor fan. Relocation and replacement of the previously unauthorized ventilation fan and ducting will be conducted.

    35 Gray's Inn Road London Camden WC1X 8PG

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2025/3184/L Date not supplied 920 m away

    Replacement of internal staircase.

    Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2025/3186/L Date not supplied 379 m away

    External alterations comprising alterations to steps within front lightwell. Internal alterations comprising minor changes to floorplan and openings (part retrospective).

    14 John Street London WC1N 2EB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2025/3139/P Date not supplied 379 m away

    Alterations to steps within the front lightwell.

    14 John Street London WC1N 2EB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2025/3322/P Date not supplied 614 m away

    Creation of a roof terrace at main roof level with installation of perimeter glass balustrade and composite privacy screen to rear

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2025/3710/P Date not supplied 759 m away

    Details of condition 23 (Tree Protection) for planning application 2024/2732/P dated 06/08/2025 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide additional commercial, business and service use (Class E) including nine storey front extension, replacement of roof extension and introduction of a rooftop terrace, new entrance, external alterations, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and bin store, provision of separate cafe unit (Class E), and other associated works.'

    124 Theobald's Road London WC1X 8RX

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2025/3033/A Date not supplied 684 m away

    Display of an 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign and 1 x non illuminated menu box with incorporated lock.

    Unit 4, Ground Floor 272 High Holborn London WC1V 7EY

    London Borough of Camden Registered

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

NHS ODS

GP practices

123

within 5 km

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    269 m

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    269 m

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    322 m

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    602 m

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    616 m

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    914 m

  • BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTRE UHPC

    39 BRUNSWICK CENTRE, LONDON, WC1N 1AF

    ODS code F83048

    967 m

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    967 m

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    1.0 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.2 km

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    1.3 km

  • RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE

    34 RITCHIE STREET, LONDON, N1 0DG

    ODS code F83021

    1.4 km

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.4 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.4 km

  • CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    CITY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIT 1-3 GROUND FLOOR, CITY HOUSE, 190-196 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 2QH

    ODS code F83064

    1.4 km

  • KILLICK STREET HEALTH CENTRE

    KILLICK STREET HEALTH CTR, 75 KILLICK STREET, LONDON, N1 9RH

    ODS code F83063

    1.4 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.5 km

  • ST PETER'S STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE

    16 1/2 ST PETER'S STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, N1 8JG

    ODS code F83032

    1.6 km

  • KINGS CROSS SURGERY

    77-83 CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83635

    1.7 km

  • SOMERS TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

    CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83683

    1.7 km

Showing 20 of 123 matching practices.

Organisation records, not service availability
These are records marked active in NHS England's Organisation Data Service for England and Wales. Branch surgeries, pharmacies, dentists and hospitals are not included. They do not confirm patient registration, services, opening hours, appointments or care quality. Distances are straight-line from the postcode point.

Source acquired on 2026-09-03. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • Hatton Garden

    BCT · Holborn

    0.1 miles
  • Hatton Garden

    BCT · Holborn

    0.1 miles
  • Clerkenwell Road

    BCT · Holborn

    0.1 miles
  • Rosebery Avenue Clerkenwell

    BCT · Clerkenwell

    0.1 miles
  • Rosebery Avenue

    BCT · Clerkenwell

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Camden 027B, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

4 of 10

Overall England rank

11,245 of 33,755

Income
4 of 10
Employment
5 of 10
Education and skills
4 of 10
Health and disability
5 of 10
Crime
9 of 10
Housing and services
3 of 10
Living environment
1 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

A factual reading of the data in this report's scope. It is not a location score or a recommendation.

Property market

Recorded sales

The five-year median is £1,050,000 from 7 recorded sales in EC1R 5BD. This is a recorded-sale statistic, not a current valuation.

The latest UK House Price Index average for Camden is £833,067 in June 2026, down 7.1% year on year.

Schools

Published establishments

393 open schools are in scope, including 182 primary and 55 secondary schools. Christopher Hatton Primary School is the nearest published school at 160 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

Published police records

31,513 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,626.083 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Other theft with 6,453 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.