WC1N 1AF 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 1AF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00004179 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1AF.
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46
£ 0 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1AF 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 77% of tenure in WC1N 1AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 WC1N 1AF. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1AF is above average at 128 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Argyle Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
568 nearby- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.1 km
- Salaam Namaste0.4 km
- Warburg Institute0.5 km
- Emmanuelle0.8 km
- First Class Cafe0.8 km
- + 563 more
Takeaway Shop
159 nearby- Pret A Manger0.1 km
- The Pequod 20160.0 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- STUDIO 1080.6 km
- + 154 more
Retailers - Other
165 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.0 km
- Woburn Food & Wine0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.0 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- + 160 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.0 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- Amazon Fresh1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
98 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.5 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
112 nearby- The Old Nick0.8 km
- The Square Pig0.7 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- + 107 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 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
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1AF · Data under Open Government Licence