Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1N 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1AE.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1N 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 76% social renting, WC1N 1AE 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

WC1N 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00004181 (shared with 26 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 WC1N 1AE. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.5%
Asian / British Asian22.3%
Black / African / Caribbean13.7%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around WC1N 1AE is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour322
Other theft317
Theft from the person276
Violence and sexual offences242
Public order70

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.5 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 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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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

175 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.6 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.3 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
  • Central News1.0 km
  • + 170 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

99 nearby
  • County Hotel0.5 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.5 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.5 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

115 nearby
  • Euston Tap0.7 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • The Montague on the Gardens0.5 km
  • Wilmington Arms1.0 km
  • The Ship Tavern0.8 km
  • + 110 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

581 nearby
  • CHA CHI CHAI0.3 km
  • Drummond Villa Ltd1.0 km
  • Piccolo Cafe0.9 km
  • Ravi Shankar0.9 km
  • SIMPLY CHICKEN0.9 km
  • + 576 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

166 nearby
  • Guptas0.9 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.9 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.7 km
  • EL & N0.8 km
  • H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.9 km
  • + 161 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
  • Amazon Fresh1.0 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.7 km
  • London Euston0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km