Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1E 6AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1E 6AE.

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Population

147

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

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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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WC1E 6AE has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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

WC1E 6AE is an active urban area located 0.4km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1E 6AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (339 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00004174 (shared with 33 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 WC1E 6AE. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.6%
Asian / British Asian28.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed21.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 19%
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.

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

Crime rates near WC1E 6AE are high at 339 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 person621
Other theft585
Violence and sexual offences456
Anti-social behaviour394
Shoplifting264

school Local Schools

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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.5 km
P

Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.9 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Ideal Stores0.9 km
  • Centre Point Food Store1.0 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.9 km
  • Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing0.5 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
  • + 129 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

78 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.5 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.3 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.8 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.5 km
  • Thyme Bar and Restaurant at the Premier Inn0.6 km
  • + 73 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

74 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.8 km
  • The Cock Tavern0.8 km
  • Skinners Arms0.8 km
  • The Signal Box PH0.5 km
  • Mabel's Tavern0.7 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

569 nearby
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.9 km
  • Cafe 3080.4 km
  • Cheezelo0.7 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Dillons Cafe at Waterstones0.3 km
  • + 564 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

123 nearby
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.3 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
  • Falafel0.5 km
  • Purely Falafel0.3 km
  • UZUMAKI0.8 km
  • + 118 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km