Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1A 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1A 1AW.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1A 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in WC1A 1AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1A 1AW is an active urban area located 0.3km 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 1AW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1012 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1A 1AW. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1A 1AW are high at 1012 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.

Theft from the person2699
Other theft1896
Anti-social behaviour875
Shoplifting775
Violence and sexual offences746

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1332 nearby
  • Burger and Shake0.9 km
  • MINE MANE0.9 km
  • Pizza Sophia1.0 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.7 km
  • Salaam Namaste1.0 km
  • + 1327 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Amazon Fresh1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

274 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Coram's Fields Cafe1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • + 269 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

198 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • The Pequod 20160.9 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • STUDIO 1080.7 km
  • + 193 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

76 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.3 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.1 km
  • Gower House hotel0.6 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • Haymarket Hotel1.0 km
  • + 71 more
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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.0 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.8 km
  • New Ambassadors Theatre0.4 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.7 km
  • + 102 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London Kings Cross1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km