Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3JL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

549

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in WC1B 3JL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 3JL is a lively urban neighbourhood located 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 (831 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3JL are sourced from Output Area E00004559 (shared with 58 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 3JL. 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

White / British51.1%
Asian / British Asian33.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WC1B 3JL are high at 831 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 person2162
Other theft1369
Anti-social behaviour756
Shoplifting601
Violence and sexual offences583

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 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

265 nearby
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.4 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.5 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Venchi0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • + 260 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

86 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Me Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.2 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.2 km
  • Gower House hotel0.6 km
  • + 81 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.6 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.7 km
  • The Enterprise0.7 km
  • The Old Nick0.7 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1223 nearby
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.2 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.4 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.3 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
  • Homeslice0.4 km
  • + 1218 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

188 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.3 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.7 km
  • Fortitude Bakery0.6 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • + 183 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km