WC1N 1DA is a mixed residential area on Guilford Street, 0.1km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00004532 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DA.
270
40
£ 54,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WC1N 1DA — age 40, 34% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1DA. The average age is 40.2. 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 1DA is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
76 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- County Hotel0.9 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.8 km
- Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
110 nearby- The George & Monkey0.8 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.4 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- GRAVITY DRINKS0.3 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
467 nearby- BAMBOO INN0.8 km
- Itadaki Zen0.6 km
- Taj Mahal Restaurant0.8 km
- Petals in the Mist0.8 km
- Restaurant Associates0.7 km
- + 462 more
Takeaway Shop
159 nearby- Creams0.8 km
- Express Grill and Pizza0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- STUDIO 1080.5 km
- + 154 more
Retailers - Other
159 nearby- Karma Cola0.3 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.6 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.6 km
- Boots UK0.9 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.9 km
- + 154 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Amazon Fresh0.7 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- Farringdon1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DA · Data under Open Government Licence