Area Analysis Camden, London

WC1A House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC1A postcode area.

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Population

956

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, WC1A is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 38.3% year-on-year.

home £2,785,555 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1A is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 143 active and 471 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WC1A (31%) is characterised by an established professional area with long-settled European residents, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (29%). A further 19% of the district is made up of a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes WC1A one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WC1A are around £2.8M, down 38.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC1A at 1115 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WC1A demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.6%
Asian / British Asian30.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Other theft309
Anti-social behaviour225
Theft from the person220
Violence and sexual offences96
Burglary55

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Kingsley Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • All Bar One
  • Flight Club Darts LTD
  • The Crown PH
  • The Old Crown (sep sublet kitchen)
  • The Plough
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Abeno Okonomi-yaki
  • Amarcord Museum
  • Arcade Food Hall
  • BAXTER STOREY NBS THE POST
  • Bi Won Restaurant
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bibimbab Cafe
  • FISH PLAICE
  • JIN CHENG ALLEY
  • MAUI-POKE HOUSE
  • Menya Ramen House
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bury Food And Wine Store
  • Centre Point Food Store
  • DELIVEROO HOP LTD
  • H20 MEDIA LTD
  • SALLY SALON SERVICES LTD
  • + 3 more