Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1B 3AU.

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Population

198

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1B 3AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC1B 3AU — age 37, 46% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC1B 3AU is an active urban area located 0.5km from Soho in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1B 3AU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1040 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00004197 (shared with 93 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 WC1B 3AU. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.1%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 WC1B 3AU are high at 1040 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 person2813
Other theft1989
Anti-social behaviour857
Violence and sexual offences815
Shoplifting770

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
  • Amelie's Wine House0.3 km
  • Fitzroy Tavern0.3 km
  • Jack Horner0.1 km
  • Reverend J W Simpson0.4 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1384 nearby
  • British Medical Association1.0 km
  • CHOPPALUNA1.0 km
  • Fare of London0.9 km
  • 1947 London Restaurant & Bar0.3 km
  • AMPELI0.3 km
  • + 1379 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

209 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa1.0 km
  • Inzu Sushi/1001 Box Bento `N` Katsu0.3 km
  • Plated Taqueria0.3 km
  • CHEATMEALS0.3 km
  • Dim T0.3 km
  • + 204 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

87 nearby
  • County Hotel1.0 km
  • Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
  • Charlotte Street Hotel0.3 km
  • YMCA Indian Student Hostel0.8 km
  • The Courthouse Hotel0.7 km
  • + 82 more
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Retailers - Other

281 nearby
  • Guruji0.3 km
  • Kafi0.5 km
  • Ole & Steen0.0 km
  • Street News0.3 km
  • Hamleys0.8 km
  • + 276 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Mini H Mart0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km