Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1N 1DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

260

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC1N 1DG 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 34, WC1N 1DG is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1N 1DG is an active urban area located 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00190352 (shared with 23 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 1DG. 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

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed15.8%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 around WC1N 1DG is above average at 135 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.

Other theft370
Theft from the person332
Violence and sexual offences288
Anti-social behaviour269
Public order104

school Local Schools

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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.2 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood1.0 km
  • The Old Nick0.6 km
  • The Square Pig0.5 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
  • + 109 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

600 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.2 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.3 km
  • Warburg Institute0.6 km
  • Emmanuelle0.7 km
  • First Class Cafe0.7 km
  • + 595 more
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Takeaway Shop

207 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • The Pequod 20160.2 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.6 km
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.6 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
  • + 202 more
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Retailers - Other

234 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • + 229 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

96 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.7 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.8 km
  • + 91 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km