Living in Holborn

As London’s historic law district, the Holborn area is a bustling mix of legal buildings and offices. The West End, Covent Garden and Oxford Street are just a stone's throw away.

Area Key Takeouts

Centrally located

Excellent amenities

Excellent transport links

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Holborn in a snapshot

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Holborn (pronounced Ho-burn, rather than Hol-born,) tends to be associated with legal professionals. Don’t be surprised to see judges, barristers and journalists wandering around, with the Royal Courts of Justice being on the doorstep.

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As a central London area, Holborn is spoilt for choice when it comes to transport options. Holborn Underground Station is on the Central and Piccadilly Lines, giving you quick access to most of West and East London, and the City.

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Even though Holborn is centrally located and close to LSE, it's average rental price is higher than average so it is mainly popular with high earning professionals. Families tend to avoid the area as space is at a premium. 

Demographic

Young Professionals, Young Community

Attributes

Transport links, Office Space, Centrally located

Safety

Holborn is considered to be a safe place to live, due to the area being extremely busy with residents and commuters. 

Welcome to Holborn

A bustling central location filled with young professionals, these are our top picks for Holborn.

Visit The British Museum

The British Museum is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture. The museum has a collection covering two million years of history, showcasing human knowledge in all forms. It was the world’s first public museum of its kind, attracting more than six million visitors each year.

Relax at Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Lincoln's Inn Fields is the largest public square in London, and come spring and summer it’s often filled with nearby workers enjoying their lunch break on the grass. There's also a tennis court, a netball court and a bandstand in the middle for public use.

Tour The Royal Courts of Justice

The Royal Courts of Justice is a stunning building on London’s Fleet Street. With soaring arches, stained glass windows and a mosaic marble floor, this is one of London’s most beautiful buildings. Book a tour here.  

Holborn

Amenities

Supermarkets
Sainsbury's , Little Waitrose
Gyms
Gymbox , Fitness First , Pure Gym

Universities

London School of Economics
BPP University London Holborn , London College of Fashion

Transport Links

Train Station
City ThamesLink
Tube Station
Holborn Tube Station
Bus Services
1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 76, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£4,442

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£1450

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£110

Per month

Wi-Fi

£30

Per month

Council Tax

£1338

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£20

Weekly food shop

£30

The best spots in Holborn

For Coffee

Fabrique

An artisan bakery, famous for their cinnamon and cardamom buns and delicious coffee. 

For Brunch

Knockbox

An independent cafe serving a range of tasty breakfast and lunch food. 

For Dinner

Holborn Dining Room

A stunning evening spot, most well known for their iconic pies. 

For Drinks

The Fable

The perfect spot for Instagram worthy cocktails. 

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Frequently asked questions about Holborn

Is Holborn a safe area to live in?

The Holborn area is considered to be a safe place to live, due to the area being extremely busy with residents and commuters. Being so centrally located, it also means there is an active police presence.

What is the average rent price in Holborn?

As Holborn is so central, the average price of rent is a little higher than other neighbourhoods. Expect to spend roughly £4,450pcm on a three bed property in the Holborn area.

What council tax band is Holborn?

Depending on the location and size of your home, the Council Tax band for Holborn falls between £1338 for Tax Band B and £2866 for Tax Band G. To find out the exact amount, look up your property by postcode on GOV.UK. 

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What is the Holborn postcode?

The postcode for the Holborn area is within the Holborn and Covent Garden ward/electoral division. The most common start of the postcode for Holborn is EC1. Use this page to find the postcode data for the Holborn area. 

Letting agents in Holborn

Oakmans Estate Agents

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