WC1A 1DB is an active urban area on New Oxford Street, 0.4km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
Within the WC1A district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1078 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £4.0M, down 7.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00004522 (shared with 101 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW OXFORD STREET, WC1A 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW OXFORD STREET, WC1A 1DB.
337
34
£ 55,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1A 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WC1A 1DB — age 34, 20% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £4.0M. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1A 1DB. The average age is 34.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 3,266,750
74 sales · Mean £ 4,273,601
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1A 1DB are high at 1078 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE 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
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
281 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Woburn Food & Wine0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- Choice of CBD Ltd0.4 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.4 km
- + 276 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1424 nearby- Nostimo1.0 km
- Slim Chickens1.0 km
- CAVO RESTAURANT0.1 km
- Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.3 km
- Drury 188-189 @ International House0.4 km
- + 1419 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
201 nearby- The Pequod 20161.0 km
- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.3 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.7 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.9 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.9 km
- + 196 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
78 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
- Me Hotel0.9 km
- Dean St Town House0.4 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.3 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.4 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.4 km
- The Arts Theatre0.5 km
- Hudson's House0.2 km
- Below Stone Nest0.4 km
- + 100 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Euston1.4 km
- London Kings Cross1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1A1DB · Data under Open Government Licence