WC1A 2AH is an active urban area on Barter 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 2AH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (409 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 36.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00004560 (shared with 779 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTER STREET, WC1A 2AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTER STREET, WC1A 2AH.
243
41
£ 55,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1A 2AH 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 2AH 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. Property prices are trending down 36.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1A 2AH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 890,000
3 sales · Mean £ 970,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1A 2AH are high at 409 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. 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
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
282 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.4 km
- Coffee & Gift0.3 km
- Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.6 km
- Break Point0.4 km
- + 277 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
75 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
- Regency House Hotel0.8 km
- St Giles Hotel0.5 km
- The Tavistock Hotel0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.3 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
111 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.7 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
- Calthorpe Arms0.9 km
- Simmons Bar0.2 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.3 km
- + 106 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1150 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.6 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.3 km
- BYRON0.4 km
- Cafe 3080.8 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
- + 1145 more
Takeaway Shop
244 nearby- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.8 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.5 km
- Purely Falafel0.8 km
- UZUMAKI0.5 km
- Which Wich0.4 km
- + 239 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Amazon Fresh0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- Farringdon1.3 km
- City Thameslink1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1A2AH · Data under Open Government Licence