Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

239

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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6/10
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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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1/10
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Area Character

With 47% social renting, WC1B 3DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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

WC1B 3DG is an active urban area located 0.3km from Bloomsbury 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.

Day-to-day life in WC1B 3DG has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (590 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3DG are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 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 3DG. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
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 3DG are high at 590 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 person1584
Other theft1062
Anti-social behaviour665
Shoplifting499
Violence and sexual offences422

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1102 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.9 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.5 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.8 km
  • VENEXINO0.9 km
  • Warburg Institute0.5 km
  • + 1097 more
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Takeaway Shop

195 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • The Pequod 20160.6 km
  • Pasta Espressa1.0 km
  • ChangePlease0.6 km
  • Dajaj Dajaj0.7 km
  • + 190 more
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Retailers - Other

256 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Jai News1.0 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL1.0 km
  • THE BLUEBERRIES1.0 km
  • + 251 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

115 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.7 km
  • Euston Tap0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.6 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.6 km
  • The Old Red Lion0.7 km
  • + 110 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

84 nearby
  • County Hotel0.8 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Avonmore Hotel0.8 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.3 km
  • + 79 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 km
  • London Charing Cross1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.5 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.5 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.5 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.5 km