WC1A 1NJ is an active urban area on Coptic 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 1NJ 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 (895 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £640k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00004561 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NJ.
156
36
£ 55,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1A 1NJ 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.
Area Character
WC1A 1NJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1A 1NJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 683,750
2 sales · Mean £ 683,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1A 1NJ are high at 895 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
262 nearby- Choice of CBD Ltd0.4 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.4 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.4 km
- Venchi0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 257 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
82 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
- Me Hotel0.8 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.3 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.2 km
- Gower House hotel0.6 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.4 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
- The Arts Theatre0.6 km
- The Enterprise0.7 km
- The Old Nick0.7 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1238 nearby- CAVO RESTAURANT0.2 km
- Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.3 km
- Drury 188-189 @ International House0.3 km
- Fields Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
- Homeslice0.3 km
- + 1233 more
Takeaway Shop
191 nearby- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.3 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.7 km
- Fortitude Bakery0.6 km
- Pick and Cheese0.4 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- + 186 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- TESCO1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Tian Tian Market0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Euston1.3 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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: WC1A1NJ · Data under Open Government Licence