Postcode Analysis Camden, London

COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NJ.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Theft from the person2294
Other theft1490
Anti-social behaviour768
Shoplifting661
Violence and sexual offences616

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 pupils0.7 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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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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