Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1E 6BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

With 70% social renting, WC1E 6BP 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.

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

WC1E 6BP 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 6BP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (301 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6BP 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 6BP. 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 6BP are high at 301 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 person623
Other theft575
Violence and sexual offences453
Anti-social behaviour425
Public order153

school Local Schools

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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.4 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils0.9 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.9 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

122 nearby
  • Mikels Coffee Company0.2 km
  • Normans Newsagents0.1 km
  • Simply Fresh0.2 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Local Food & Wine0.7 km
  • + 117 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

502 nearby
  • Autograph At UCLH0.1 km
  • Burger and Shake0.7 km
  • Garfunkels0.2 km
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.4 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.7 km
  • + 497 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

120 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.4 km
  • EDEN0.5 km
  • Falafel Hub0.5 km
  • Feed The Village0.3 km
  • Gigs Street Food0.5 km
  • + 115 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

80 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Melia White House Hotel0.6 km
  • The Square Tavern0.2 km
  • Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
  • Charlotte Street Hotel0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

67 nearby
  • Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.2 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.2 km
  • Exmouth Arms Euston0.3 km
  • Lore Of The Land0.5 km
  • Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)0.2 km
  • + 62 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km