WC1N 1AZ is an active urban area located 0.4km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1AZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00004678 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1AZ.
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37
£ 0 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WC1N 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 45% 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 1AZ. The average age is 36.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1AZ is above average at 111 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
The Pears Family School
Winton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
161 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.5 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.6 km
- Boots0.6 km
- City News0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 156 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
87 nearby- Alhambra Hotel0.5 km
- CLINK 2610.4 km
- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.9 km
- Regency House Hotel0.9 km
- The Tavistock Hotel0.5 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- 2Northdown0.7 km
- The Fellow0.6 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.5 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.4 km
- Cafe Kick0.8 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
463 nearby- Bisou0.6 km
- CANTON TASTE0.5 km
- Caravan Kings Cross0.9 km
- Chuck Burgers0.6 km
- Gazelle Dates0.8 km
- + 458 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.6 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
156 nearby- Caffe Nero Express0.6 km
- Indian Lounge0.5 km
- Notes0.9 km
- Pasty Shop Unit 70.8 km
- Wasabi0.6 km
- + 151 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.6 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1AZ · Data under Open Government Licence