Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1N 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1BP.

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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 1BP 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

Social renting makes up 77% of tenure in WC1N 1BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1BP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1BP 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 1BP. 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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1N 1BP 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 behaviour413
Other theft403
Theft from the person366
Violence and sexual offences296
Public order87

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.2 km
A

Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
P

Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.4 km
P

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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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

96 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.7 km
  • County Hotel0.4 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
  • + 91 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

532 nearby
  • BAMBOO INN0.6 km
  • Itadaki Zen0.8 km
  • Mai Sushi0.6 km
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant0.6 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.8 km
  • + 527 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

153 nearby
  • Creams0.6 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • STUDIO 1080.6 km
  • + 148 more
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Retailers - Other

160 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.6 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.2 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.0 km
  • Boots the Chemist Ltd1.0 km
  • + 155 more
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Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • Euston Tap0.6 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • All Bar One1.0 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.9 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.6 km
  • + 101 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 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 Station0.1 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km