Our area guide to Farringdon gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include
EC1M, EC1N
Farringdon Area Overview
Traditionally the area has been dominated by industrial. This area is also home to the famous jewellery district of Hatton Garden.
Farringdon Property Types & Architecture
Mainly apartment blocks in this area with the more traditional flats along Rosebery Avenue. The area around Exmouth market is up and coming.
Farringdon Shopping & Entertainment
Quite a number of shopping areas in the immediate vicinity: Exmouth Market, Leather Lane which hosts a market everyday and the jewellery shops in Hatton Garden.
Some very good restaurants in the area and some attractive bars and pubs.
Farringdon Parks & Commons
Very little in the way of open spaces, but a couple of gyms in the area.
Farringdon Who lives here?
Home to mainly city types, but also families in the local council estates.
Guide to Farringdon transport links:
Trains
- Farringdon (Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, National Rail) (Zone 1)
Tubes
Farringdon Local Authorities:
Farringdon
is is represented by
Camden Council, Islington Counci.
which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Farringdon Council Tax Rates:
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year.
Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 2 councils covering the Farringdon area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Camden |
£857 |
£1,000 |
£1,143 |
£1,285 |
£1,571 |
£1,857 |
£2,142 |
£2,571 |
| Islington |
£794 |
£926 |
£1,058 |
£1,191 |
£1,455 |
£1,720 |
£1,984 |
£2,381 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get
a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Schools in Farringdon & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Farringdon fall under the Islington Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Farringdon by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Farringdon:
Looking to live in Farringdon?
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