WC1N 1DD is an active urban area on Guilford Street, 0.1km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00190352 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DD.
260
34
£ 55,000 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1DD 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
WC1N 1DD is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1DD. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1DD are high at 140 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
235 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.8 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store1.0 km
- Boots0.9 km
- City News0.7 km
- Ethio Stores0.7 km
- + 230 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
103 nearby- Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
- CLINK 2610.7 km
- County Hotel0.6 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
- CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED0.9 km
- + 98 more
Pub, NightClub
114 nearby- The Fellow1.0 km
- Euston Tap0.8 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
- Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.9 km
- Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)0.8 km
- + 109 more
Restaurant, Cafe
680 nearby- Bisou1.0 km
- CANTON TASTE0.9 km
- Chuck Burgers0.9 km
- Gazelle Dates0.8 km
- Kings Cross Tandoori0.9 km
- + 675 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
200 nearby- Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
- Indian Lounge0.9 km
- Wasabi1.0 km
- EDEN0.8 km
- Falafel Hub0.8 km
- + 195 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- London Euston1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.0 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DD · Data under Open Government Licence