WC1N 1BN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from St Pancras in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1N 1BN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00190356 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1BN.
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26
£ 0 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1BN 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 1BN has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1BN. The average age is 25.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1BN are high at 156 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
Argyle Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Winton Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.4 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.7 km
- Boots0.5 km
- City News0.5 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 132 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
91 nearby- Alhambra Hotel0.4 km
- CLINK 2610.4 km
- County Hotel0.4 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.5 km
- Avonmore Hotel0.2 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- 2Northdown0.7 km
- The Fellow0.6 km
- Euston Tap0.6 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.7 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
466 nearby- Bisou0.7 km
- CANTON TASTE0.6 km
- Caravan Kings Cross0.9 km
- Chuck Burgers0.6 km
- Gazelle Dates0.6 km
- + 461 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- Little Waitrose0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
135 nearby- Caffe Nero Express0.5 km
- Indian Lounge0.5 km
- LE BAB1.0 km
- Notes0.8 km
- Pasty Shop Unit 70.8 km
- + 130 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.6 km
- London St-Pancras0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1BN · Data under Open Government Licence