Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1N 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

533

cake
Avg Age

26

payments
Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

work
Employed

15%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

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.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British46.0%
Asian / British Asian36.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

15%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

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.

Other theft349
Anti-social behaviour300
Theft from the person300
Violence and sexual offences300
Public order102

school Local Schools

A

Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.2 km
A

Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.2 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
P

Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
P

Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.6 km
P

St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
P

St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
A

The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

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

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
shopping_bag

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
local_grocery_store

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
fastfood

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

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