Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1A 1DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

337

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WC1A 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC1A 1DG is an active urban area located 0.3km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

WC1A 1DG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (1042 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00004522 (shared with 101 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 1DG. 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

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Crime rates near WC1A 1DG are high at 1042 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 person3014
Other theft2106
Anti-social behaviour934
Violence and sexual offences835
Shoplifting797

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 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 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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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1357 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.8 km
  • Warburg Institute0.8 km
  • Nostimo0.9 km
  • Slim Chickens0.9 km
  • BONU0.1 km
  • + 1352 more
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Takeaway Shop

197 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • The Pequod 20160.9 km
  • ROOTS AND LEAVES0.6 km
  • The Sausage Chef0.7 km
  • BAB MANSOUR0.2 km
  • + 192 more
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Retailers - Other

277 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.3 km
  • Blacks0.3 km
  • + 272 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

77 nearby
  • Arosfa Hotel0.7 km
  • Arran House Hotel0.6 km
  • Cheshire Hotel0.2 km
  • Covent Garden Hotel0.2 km
  • Jesmond Hotel0.6 km
  • + 72 more
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Pub, NightClub

103 nearby
  • Marlborough Arms0.7 km
  • One Tun0.7 km
  • St Martin's Theatre0.4 km
  • TCR Lounge Bar0.8 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • + 98 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 Station0.2 km