WC1N 1AW 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 1AW 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 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00004179 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AW.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1AW 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 1AW — 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 1AW. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1AW is above average at 121 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
164 nearby- Karma Cola0.6 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.3 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.3 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.9 km
- + 159 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
97 nearby- County Hotel0.5 km
- Arriva Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
- Grange Blooms Hotel0.5 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
112 nearby- Euston Tap0.7 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
- The Montague on the Gardens0.5 km
- Model Railway Club0.9 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- + 107 more
Restaurant, Cafe
555 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.3 km
- Piccolo Cafe1.0 km
- Flat Iron1.0 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell1.0 km
- Cafe Carmem0.5 km
- + 550 more
Takeaway Shop
165 nearby- EGGO LAND LTD0.9 km
- THE HOPE0.9 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.9 km
- Bibimbab Cafe0.7 km
- EL & N0.8 km
- + 160 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Little Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury’s Supermarket0.9 km
- + 21 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: WC1N1AW · Data under Open Government Licence