WC1A 1NL 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 1NL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (886 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £630k, down 15.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1NL are sourced from Output Area E00004561 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NL.
156
36
£ 55,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1A 1NL 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
With 43% social renting, WC1A 1NL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1A 1NL. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 630,000
3 sales · Mean £ 653,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1A 1NL are high at 886 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
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
263 nearby- Choice of CBD Ltd0.4 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.4 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.4 km
- Venchi0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 258 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
84 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
- Me Hotel0.8 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.3 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.2 km
- Gower House hotel0.6 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
108 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
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1243 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
- + 1238 more
Takeaway Shop
192 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
- + 187 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- TESCO1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Tian Tian Market0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 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
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Postcode Profile: WC1A1NL · Data under Open Government Licence