Area Analysis Camden, London

WC2B House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC2B postcode area.

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Population

1,479

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
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10/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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

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.

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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Purcha
  • Burger King
  • Whipped London