WC1N 1DF is an active urban area on Guilford Street, 0.2km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1N 1DF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 43.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00190352 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DF.
260
34
£ 55,000 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1DF 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 1DF 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. Property prices are trending down 43.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1DF. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,415,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,388,750
Terraced
£ 3,380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 3,380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1DF are high at 141 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
102 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.6 km
- Regency House Hotel0.6 km
- St Giles Hotel0.7 km
- The Tavistock Hotel0.4 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
678 nearby- BAMBOO INN0.8 km
- Itadaki Zen0.9 km
- Mai Sushi0.8 km
- Taj Mahal Restaurant0.9 km
- Restaurant Associates1.0 km
- + 673 more
Takeaway Shop
236 nearby- Creams0.9 km
- Express Grill and Pizza0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- ASIAN FUSION1.0 km
- BEIRUT BBQ1.0 km
- + 231 more
Retailers - Other
247 nearby- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.3 km
- Argentalia London1.0 km
- PURPOSE BAR1.0 km
- Bury Food And Wine Store0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- + 242 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- The Enterprise0.5 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
- The Old Nick0.6 km
- The Square Pig0.5 km
- + 110 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- TESCO0.9 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- + 23 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 Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DF · Data under Open Government Licence