Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1E 6AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

527

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1E 6AS 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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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 57% private renter occupancy, WC1E 6AS is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1E 6AS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1E 6AS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (336 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00004193 (shared with 32 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 6AS. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.3%
Asian / British Asian44.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near WC1E 6AS are high at 336 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft617
Theft from the person598
Violence and sexual offences462
Anti-social behaviour414
Shoplifting263

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.8 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

153 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.8 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.8 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Mikels Coffee Company0.4 km
  • Normans Newsagents0.3 km
  • + 148 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

79 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.6 km
  • Euston Tap0.5 km
  • The Montague on the Gardens0.6 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.7 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.8 km
  • + 74 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

670 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.5 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.4 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.6 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.6 km
  • Fare of London0.4 km
  • + 665 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

141 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.4 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.9 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.8 km
  • H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.9 km
  • Mai Sushi0.9 km
  • + 136 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

86 nearby
  • County Hotel0.5 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.7 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.6 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.8 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.9 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Mini H Mart0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km