WC1E 6JB is a lively urban neighbourhood 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 6JB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 16% — 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 6JB are sourced from Output Area E00174653 (shared with 74 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1E 6JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1E 6JB.
385
33
£ 60,000 /yr
26%
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
WC1E 6JB has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 6JB. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 6JB are high at 301 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.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Argyle Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
689 nearby- Broski Lounge0.2 km
- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.8 km
- VENEXINO0.2 km
- Warburg Institute0.3 km
- Mai Sushi0.8 km
- + 684 more
Takeaway Shop
136 nearby- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- The Pequod 20160.9 km
- Fortitude Bakery0.8 km
- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.3 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.7 km
- + 131 more
Retailers - Other
147 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Jai News0.3 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.3 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.3 km
- THE BLUEBERRIES0.3 km
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury’s Supermarket0.7 km
- Mini H Mart0.1 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
76 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
- Sevilla Mia0.7 km
- The Cock Tavern1.0 km
- Flight Club Darts LTD0.9 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
78 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.4 km
- Regency House Hotel0.3 km
- St Giles Hotel0.7 km
- The Tavistock Hotel0.5 km
- Thyme Bar and Restaurant at the Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 73 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.6 km
- London St-Pancras1.2 km
- London St-Pancras1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1E6JB · Data under Open Government Licence