WC1A 1BN 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 1BN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (784 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00004561 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1A 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1A 1BN.
156
36
£ 55,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1A 1BN 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
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in WC1A 1BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1BN. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1A 1BN are high at 784 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
Retailers - Other
279 nearby- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.2 km
- Fabrique0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- + 274 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
72 nearby- Sanderson Hotel0.8 km
- Dean St Town House0.6 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.4 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1243 nearby- Noize (En Verte)0.8 km
- PINCH0.8 km
- Banh Mi Bay0.7 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.8 km
- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.5 km
- + 1238 more
Takeaway Shop
199 nearby- ChangePlease0.8 km
- Dajaj Dajaj0.8 km
- ITSU0.6 km
- LUPO BROS0.7 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.5 km
- + 194 more
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- Hudson's House0.4 km
- Below Stone Nest0.5 km
- Black Horse0.5 km
- Hongdae Pocha0.6 km
- The Library Bar0.8 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.6 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Tian Tian Market0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- + 20 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: WC1A1BN · Data under Open Government Licence