Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1A 1JL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1JL 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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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

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in WC1A 1JL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1JL 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 1JL 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. 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 (791 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1JL 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 1JL. 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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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 1JL are high at 791 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 person2004
Other theft1423
Anti-social behaviour737
Shoplifting665
Violence and sexual offences576

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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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

273 nearby
  • Everwell0.8 km
  • Whipped London0.7 km
  • Cineworld0.8 km
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • Albion Wine Shippers0.7 km
  • + 268 more
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Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Tequila Mockingbird0.9 km
  • The Casino At The Empire0.8 km
  • Philomena’s0.4 km
  • Sway Bar0.4 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.4 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1214 nearby
  • Amorino0.7 km
  • Benugo Limited0.8 km
  • Brown'S Restaurant0.7 km
  • Cafe Koha Bar0.7 km
  • Fernanado's0.8 km
  • + 1209 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

198 nearby
  • Burrito Kitchen0.7 km
  • Jamaica Patty Co0.7 km
  • Whipped London0.4 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Papa John’s Pizza0.6 km
  • + 193 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

83 nearby
  • The Londoner Hotel0.9 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.3 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.3 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.3 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.3 km
  • + 78 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • London Euston1.3 km
  • Farringdon1.5 km

Bus Stops

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