WC1E 6AU is an active urban area located 0.4km from Woburn Square 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.
Within the WC1E district, this postcode is characterised by a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
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 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00004174 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1E 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1E 6AU.
147
41
£ 60,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 70% social renting, WC1E 6AU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1E 6AU. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1E 6AU 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.
school Local Schools
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
All Souls CofE Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Regent High School
Christ Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC1E6AU · Data under Open Government Licence