Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1A 1PB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

243

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1A 1PB 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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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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 1PB has a significant social housing presence — 65% 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 1PB is an active urban area located 0.1km 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 1PB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (649 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1PB are sourced from Output Area E00004560 (shared with 779 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 1PB. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1PB are high at 649 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 person1403
Other theft1275
Anti-social behaviour776
Shoplifting632
Violence and sexual offences569

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 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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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

276 nearby
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.2 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.3 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Venchi0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • + 271 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

72 nearby
  • Travelodge0.1 km
  • Me Hotel0.7 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.3 km
  • Gower House hotel0.8 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.3 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.4 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.5 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.4 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1226 nearby
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.2 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.3 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.1 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
  • Homeslice0.3 km
  • + 1221 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

204 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.2 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.5 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.8 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • + 199 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.9 km
  • Farringdon1.4 km
  • London Euston1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km