WC1N 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Brunswick Centre, 0.2km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1AN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £695k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00004181 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AN.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1AN 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
WC1N 1AN has a significant social housing presence — 76% 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 WC1N 1AN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 695,000
1 sales · Mean £ 695,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1AN is above average at 120 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
Retailers - Other
221 nearby- Karma Cola0.7 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.3 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- Kings Cross Post Office0.7 km
- + 216 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
101 nearby- County Hotel0.5 km
- Stay Belevedere Hotels Ltd @Comfort Inn Kings Cross0.7 km
- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.6 km
- Regency House Hotel0.6 km
- St Giles Hotel0.8 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
118 nearby- Euston Tap0.7 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
- Philomena’s1.0 km
- Sway Bar0.9 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- + 113 more
Restaurant, Cafe
609 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.3 km
- Drummond Villa Ltd1.0 km
- Piccolo Cafe0.9 km
- Ravi Shankar0.9 km
- SIMPLY CHICKEN0.9 km
- + 604 more
Takeaway Shop
173 nearby- Guptas0.9 km
- Whipped London1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.5 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
- + 168 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- London Euston0.9 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.0 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1AN · Data under Open Government Licence