Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1A 1HU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

156

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1A 1HU 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.

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

WC1A 1HU has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1HU 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 1HU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (948 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00004561 (shared with 45 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 1HU. 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

White / British54.1%
Asian / British Asian22.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WC1A 1HU are high at 948 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 person2527
Other theft1735
Anti-social behaviour805
Shoplifting758
Violence and sexual offences709

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.4 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.6 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.8 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1252 nearby
  • CHOPPALUNA1.0 km
  • Fare of London1.0 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company1.0 km
  • Yeni0.9 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
  • + 1247 more
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Retailers - Other

271 nearby
  • Lina Stores0.8 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.3 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.4 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Venchi0.5 km
  • + 266 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

192 nearby
  • Mai Sushi0.8 km
  • Hibox0.7 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.7 km
  • Simply Thai0.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 187 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

76 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km
  • Me Hotel0.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.5 km
  • Avonmore Hotel1.0 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.4 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London Kings Cross1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km