WC1N 1DP is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Guilford Street, 0.1km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1N 1DP offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £480k, up 100.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00004655 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DP.
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32
£ 0 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1DP 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 1DP has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 100.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1DP. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 600,000
10 sales · Mean £ 589,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1DP is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
158 nearby- Karma Cola0.3 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.6 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.6 km
- Boots UK0.9 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.9 km
- + 153 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
77 nearby- County Hotel0.9 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.8 km
- The Tavistock Hotel0.8 km
- Thyme Bar and Restaurant at the Premier Inn0.9 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Union Tavern Public House0.4 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- GRAVITY DRINKS0.4 km
- The Friend at Hand0.6 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
449 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.6 km
- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.7 km
- The Good Eating Company @ Moo.com0.9 km
- TERRACE 51.0 km
- Knockbox Cafe0.9 km
- + 444 more
Takeaway Shop
147 nearby- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- STUDIO 1080.5 km
- Tacobell0.6 km
- THE BUMBLES BEES0.6 km
- Walkmisu0.7 km
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.5 km
- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- Farringdon1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DP · Data under Open Government Licence