Postcode Analysis Camden, London

STREATHAM STREET, WC1A 1JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREATHAM STREET, WC1A 1JB.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1A 1JB 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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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC1A 1JB has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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 1JB is an active urban area on Streatham Street, 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 1JB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (1052 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 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 1JB. 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

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

Crime rates near WC1A 1JB are high at 1052 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 person2686
Other theft1913
Anti-social behaviour839
Violence and sexual offences745
Shoplifting688

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 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 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 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
  • Hudson's House0.2 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.5 km
  • Black Horse0.4 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1334 nearby
  • CHOPPALUNA1.0 km
  • Fare of London1.0 km
  • Noize (En Verte)0.6 km
  • PINCH0.6 km
  • Banh Mi Bay0.5 km
  • + 1329 more
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Retailers - Other

271 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.5 km
  • Oxfam0.6 km
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.3 km
  • Fabrique0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • + 266 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

79 nearby
  • Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
  • Dean St Town House0.5 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.5 km
  • Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
  • Charlotte Street Hotel0.5 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

196 nearby
  • ChangePlease0.6 km
  • Dajaj Dajaj0.7 km
  • ITSU0.5 km
  • LUPO BROS0.5 km
  • NAMASTE HOLBORN0.6 km
  • + 191 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.9 km
  • + 17 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 Station0.3 km