WC1A 1AP is an active urban area located 0.2km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1A 1AP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (798 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00004561 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1A 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1A 1AP.
156
36
£ 55,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1A 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, WC1A 1AP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1A 1AP. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1A 1AP are high at 798 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1226 nearby- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.7 km
- Salaam Namaste0.9 km
- Warburg Institute0.8 km
- Ciao Bella Restaurant0.8 km
- HONEY AND CO0.7 km
- + 1221 more
Takeaway Shop
197 nearby- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Cafe Plaka0.9 km
- Zabardast1.0 km
- Ayash0.8 km
- ITSU0.7 km
- + 192 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tian Tian Market0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
273 nearby- Normans News0.8 km
- ALL MART0.7 km
- Chinatown Bakery0.8 km
- Donutelier By Roladin0.6 km
- Everwell Chinese Medicine0.7 km
- + 268 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
81 nearby- Connaught Hall UCL0.8 km
- Euro Hotel1.0 km
- The Hotel Cavendish0.7 km
- The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.6 km
- International Hall0.7 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Salsa!0.4 km
- Clubhouse 50.8 km
- George Birkbeck Bar0.4 km
- The Queens Larder0.5 km
- Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)1.0 km
- + 100 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Euston1.4 km
- Farringdon1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1A1AP · Data under Open Government Licence