Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1E 6ED House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6ED 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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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 6ED 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 6ED is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 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. 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 (451 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6ED 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 6ED. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WC1E 6ED are high at 451 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 theft711
Theft from the person646
Anti-social behaviour428
Violence and sexual offences424
Shoplifting411

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.8 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.9 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

865 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.5 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.5 km
  • Salaam Namaste1.0 km
  • VENEXINO0.5 km
  • Warburg Institute0.2 km
  • + 860 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

185 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Whipped London1.0 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.7 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.6 km
  • H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.7 km
  • + 180 more
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Retailers - Other

226 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel1.0 km
  • City News0.8 km
  • Ethio Stores0.9 km
  • Euston Metro0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • + 221 more
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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Philomena’s1.0 km
  • Crown & Anchor1.0 km
  • The Montague on the Gardens0.4 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.9 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.6 km
  • + 102 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

90 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.4 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.6 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.4 km
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Mini H Mart0.4 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.8 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km