WC1N 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Brunswick Centre, 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 1AQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £840k, down 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00004179 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AQ.
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46
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1AQ 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 1AQ has a significant social housing presence — 77% 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 1AQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 840,000
7 sales · Mean £ 841,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1AQ are high at 146 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.
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
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Winton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
153 nearby- Centre Point Food Store1.0 km
- Coffee & Gift0.8 km
- Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing0.3 km
- Kensons News0.5 km
- Normans Newsagents0.9 km
- + 148 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
94 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
- Regency House Hotel0.7 km
- St Giles Hotel0.9 km
- The Tavistock Hotel0.3 km
- Thyme Bar and Restaurant at the Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
104 nearby- The Cock Tavern0.9 km
- Skinners Arms0.4 km
- The Signal Box PH0.8 km
- Calthorpe Arms0.5 km
- Mabel's Tavern0.4 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
518 nearby- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
- Cafe 3080.4 km
- Cheezelo0.7 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Dillons Cafe at Waterstones0.6 km
- + 513 more
Takeaway Shop
150 nearby- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.6 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- Falafel0.5 km
- Purely Falafel0.6 km
- UZUMAKI0.9 km
- + 145 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1AQ · Data under Open Government Licence