Postcode Analysis Camden, London

BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AQ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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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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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British47.1%
Asian / British Asian25.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour415
Other theft405
Theft from the person374
Violence and sexual offences302
Public order88

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.4 km
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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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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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