Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3DA House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1B 3DA 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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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC1B 3DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 18% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 3DA is an active urban area located 0.4km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1B 3DA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (468 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3DA are sourced from Output Area E00004169 (shared with 65 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 3DA. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian18.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1B 3DA are high at 468 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 person964
Other theft837
Anti-social behaviour636
Violence and sexual offences404
Shoplifting201

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Mabel's Tavern1.0 km
  • Salsa!0.7 km
  • George Birkbeck Bar0.3 km
  • The Harrison1.0 km
  • The Queens Larder0.3 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1036 nearby
  • Sandwich Street Cafe1.0 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.5 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.7 km
  • Warburg Institute0.6 km
  • Ciao Bella Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 1031 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

193 nearby
  • NONOS1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.8 km
  • Zabardast0.8 km
  • Ayash0.6 km
  • + 188 more
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Retailers - Other

246 nearby
  • Steven Lee Supermarket1.0 km
  • Normans News0.7 km
  • ALL MART1.0 km
  • Donutelier By Roladin0.8 km
  • Everwell Chinese Medicine0.9 km
  • + 241 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

84 nearby
  • Ambassadors Hotel in Bloomsbury0.9 km
  • Connaught Hall UCL0.7 km
  • Euro Hotel0.8 km
  • The Hotel Cavendish0.6 km
  • The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.3 km
  • + 79 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.2 km
  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 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