Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3ED House Prices & Local Information

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

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

266

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1B 3ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC1B 3ED — age 34, 9% ownership, 68% 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 3ED is an active urban area located 0.5km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1B 3ED 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. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (813 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3ED are sourced from Output Area E00004195 (shared with 139 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 3ED. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.0%
Asian / British Asian22.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WC1B 3ED are high at 813 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 person2287
Other theft1444
Anti-social behaviour685
Shoplifting634
Violence and sexual offences605

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

113 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.9 km
  • Euston Tap0.9 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.4 km
  • One Tun0.4 km
  • Phineas0.7 km
  • + 108 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1260 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.8 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.9 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.9 km
  • Fare of London0.8 km
  • North Sea Fish Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 1255 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

204 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.9 km
  • ROOTS AND LEAVES0.3 km
  • The Sausage Chef0.4 km
  • BAB MANSOUR0.6 km
  • Crosstown Doughnuts0.3 km
  • + 199 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

92 nearby
  • County Hotel0.9 km
  • Arosfa Hotel0.4 km
  • Arran House Hotel0.3 km
  • Cheshire Hotel0.2 km
  • Covent Garden Hotel0.6 km
  • + 87 more
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Retailers - Other

274 nearby
  • ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.5 km
  • Blacks0.1 km
  • Cannaray Brands Limited0.4 km
  • DELIVEROO HOP LTD0.3 km
  • Lever & Bloom Coffee LTD0.5 km
  • + 269 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 km
  • London Charing Cross1.3 km
  • London Kings Cross1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km