WC2B is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 187 active and 452 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WC2B (57%) is characterised by a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population, alongside a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood (24%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes WC2B one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WC2B are around £1.2M, up 6.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC2B at 3135 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 WC2B demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Camden, London
WC2B House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC2B postcode area.
groups
Population1,479
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 54,600 /yr
work
Employed51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
4/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
6/10psychology
Area Character
WC2B has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.
home £1,181,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British59.5%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed14.2%
Economic Activity
51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Other theft1257
Anti-social behaviour1059
Theft from the person844
Violence and sexual offences582
Public order201
school Local Schools
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Good198 pupils
P
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Outstanding220 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- One Aldwych Hotel
- Waldorf Hilton
- MIDDLE EIGHT
- Travelodge
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots the Chemist
- Drury News
- Greggs
- HungryPanda Ltd
- Remedy Drinks UK Limited
- + 8 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Shakespeare's Head
- All Bar One
- Philomena’s
- Simmons Bar
- Sway Bar
- + 8 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
- Drury 188-189
- Drury 188-189 @ International House
- Ecco Pizza
- Fresh And Organic
- + 74 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Purcha
- Burger King
- Whipped London
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Area Profile: WC2B · Data under Open Government Licence