Postcode Analysis Camden, London

MARCHMONT STREET, WC1N 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCHMONT STREET, WC1N 1AL.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

58%

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
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WC1N 1AL 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. Property prices are trending up 63.0% year-on-year.

home £657,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1N 1AL is an active urban area on Marchmont Street, 0.4km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £657k, up 63.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00004650 (shared with 30 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 1AL. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed16.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 591,666

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

Crime rates near WC1N 1AL are high at 158 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 theft455
Theft from the person364
Anti-social behaviour362
Violence and sexual offences268
Public order82

school Local Schools

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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

144 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.7 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.1 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.1 km
  • F & S Vape Shop1.0 km
  • Guruji1.0 km
  • + 139 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

96 nearby
  • County Hotel0.3 km
  • Central Hotel0.4 km
  • Crescent Hotel0.1 km
  • International Hall0.4 km
  • Leigh House Hotel0.1 km
  • + 91 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • Euston Tap0.5 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Betjeman Arms0.6 km
  • George Birkbeck Bar0.6 km
  • Prince Arthur0.7 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

490 nearby
  • CHA CHI CHAI0.1 km
  • CHUTNEYS0.8 km
  • Drummond Villa Ltd0.8 km
  • Hot Pepper Cafe0.9 km
  • Piccolo Cafe0.7 km
  • + 485 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • M&S Simply Food0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

145 nearby
  • Barrys BootCamp LTD0.4 km
  • Cakehole0.5 km
  • Carluccio’s0.6 km
  • Deli-Licious 2go0.7 km
  • Gray's Inn cafe0.9 km
  • + 140 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.6 km
  • London Euston0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.5 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.5 km