WC1N 1DJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00190356 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1DJ.
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26
£ 0 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1DJ 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.
Area Character
WC1N 1DJ has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1DJ. The average age is 25.6. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1DJ is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Argyle Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
109 nearby- Skinners Arms0.6 km
- Calthorpe Arms0.4 km
- Mabel's Tavern0.7 km
- Museum Tavern0.7 km
- The Crown PH0.8 km
- + 104 more
Restaurant, Cafe
542 nearby- BT Judd Street0.6 km
- LEON0.7 km
- SUGO820.7 km
- Burger and Shake0.4 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.6 km
- + 537 more
Retailers - Other
219 nearby- Kensons News0.4 km
- Eastern Halal Fresh Food0.5 km
- Sweet Exspress0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Food & Wine0.4 km
- Shreeji Stores0.7 km
- + 214 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Amazon Fresh0.8 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
174 nearby- NONOS0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- FISH PLAICE0.7 km
- JIN CHENG ALLEY0.8 km
- LIANGJI WRAPS0.8 km
- + 169 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
94 nearby- Astor Museum Inn0.5 km
- Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.9 km
- Morgan Hotel0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian0.8 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
- + 89 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 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
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DJ · Data under Open Government Licence