Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DR.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1N 1DR 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1N 1DR spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 36.8% year-on-year.

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

WC1N 1DR is a mixed residential area on Guilford Street, 0.0km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1N 1DR offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £595k, up 36.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00004532 (shared with 64 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 1DR. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.6%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 595,000

5 sales · Mean £ 593,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WC1N 1DR is above average at 97 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.

Violence and sexual offences306
Anti-social behaviour289
Other theft167
Theft from the person159
Public order85

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.2 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

156 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.3 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.6 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Boots UK0.9 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.9 km
  • + 151 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

73 nearby
  • County Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.6 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.9 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
  • + 68 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

110 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.4 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
  • Lucas Arms0.5 km
  • Simmons Bar0.9 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.6 km
  • + 105 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

459 nearby
  • CHA CHI CHAI0.6 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.7 km
  • The Good Eating Company @ Moo.com0.9 km
  • Meet and Eat0.5 km
  • Ch & co catering ltd0.9 km
  • + 454 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

151 nearby
  • FRANCO MANCA0.7 km
  • K100.9 km
  • Albasha0.6 km
  • BALADY TWO LTD0.7 km
  • Gebeta Ethiopia Cusine0.6 km
  • + 146 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.5 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km