WC1B 3BD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Great Russell Street, 0.3km from St Giles in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (538 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00004559 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT RUSSELL STREET, WC1B 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT RUSSELL STREET, WC1B 3BD.
549
32
£ 55,000 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WC1B 3BD has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1B 3BD. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1B 3BD are high at 538 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
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
All Souls CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1169 nearby- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.6 km
- Salaam Namaste0.8 km
- Warburg Institute0.7 km
- Ciao Bella Restaurant0.7 km
- etc...Everything Tea and Coffee Ltd0.9 km
- + 1164 more
Takeaway Shop
198 nearby- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- Cafe Plaka0.9 km
- Zabardast0.9 km
- Ayash0.7 km
- ITSU0.6 km
- + 193 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tian Tian Market0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
268 nearby- Normans News0.7 km
- ALL MART0.8 km
- Chinatown Bakery0.9 km
- Donutelier By Roladin0.7 km
- Everwell Chinese Medicine0.8 km
- + 263 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
85 nearby- Ambassadors Hotel in Bloomsbury1.0 km
- Connaught Hall UCL0.7 km
- Euro Hotel0.9 km
- The Hotel Cavendish0.6 km
- The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.5 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
111 nearby- Salsa!0.5 km
- Clubhouse 50.9 km
- George Birkbeck Bar0.3 km
- The Queens Larder0.4 km
- Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)0.9 km
- + 106 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Euston1.3 km
- London Kings Cross1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1B3BD · Data under Open Government Licence