Area Analysis Camden, London

WC1N House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC1N postcode area.

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Population

5,328

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in WC1N — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 42.0% year-on-year.

home £603,333 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1N is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 274 active and 295 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WC1N (27%) is characterised by a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (20%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WC1N one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WC1N are around £603k, down 42.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC1N at 711 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, WC1N has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WC1N demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.4%
Asian / British Asian29.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Other theft927
Violence and sexual offences647
Theft from the person615
Anti-social behaviour534
Public order254

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • The Health Zone Callum Smith
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd
  • Superdrug Stores Plc
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD
  • Albion Wine Shippers
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Celtic Hotel
  • International Hall
  • Saco
  • Smart Hostels
  • The Guilford House Hotel
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • GRAVITY DRINKS
  • Hare & Tortoise
  • Lord John Russell P.H.
  • Marquis Cornwallis
  • New Bloomsbury Set
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Fork Deli
  • Franco Manca
  • FRED COFFEE LONDON
  • Friends Snack Bar 3rd floor
  • FUSION HOSPITALITY
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd
  • Tesco Stores Ltd
  • Tian Tian Market
  • Waitrose and Partners
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • The Pequod 2016
  • Tortilla
  • Wasabi
  • RED STONE FALAFEL, STREET FOOD TRADER
  • SMOOTHIE FACTORY
  • + 10 more