WC1A 1DE 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 1DE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (1081 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1A 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1A 1DE.
239
36
£ 55,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1A 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, WC1A 1DE 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 1DE. 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
Economic Activity
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 1DE are high at 1081 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls 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
Restaurant, Cafe
1343 nearby- CHOPPALUNA1.0 km
- Fare of London1.0 km
- Noize (En Verte)0.6 km
- PINCH0.6 km
- Banh Mi Bay0.5 km
- + 1338 more
Retailers - Other
273 nearby- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.3 km
- Fabrique0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- + 268 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
78 nearby- Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
- Dean St Town House0.5 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.4 km
- Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Charlotte Street Hotel0.5 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
197 nearby- ChangePlease0.6 km
- Dajaj Dajaj0.6 km
- ITSU0.4 km
- LUPO BROS0.4 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.6 km
- + 192 more
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- Hudson's House0.1 km
- Below Stone Nest0.5 km
- Black Horse0.3 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
- Hongdae Pocha0.5 km
- + 103 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tian Tian Market0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Euston1.3 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 Station0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: WC1A1DE · Data under Open Government Licence