Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DW 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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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1N 1DW spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

WC1N 1DW is a mixed residential area on Guilford Street, 0.2km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DW 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 1DW. 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.

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

Crime around WC1N 1DW is above average at 105 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 offences309
Anti-social behaviour267
Other theft225
Theft from the person201
Public order93

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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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.2 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

81 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
  • CLINK 2610.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel1.0 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.7 km
  • + 76 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • The George & Monkey0.9 km
  • 2Northdown0.9 km
  • The Fellow0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.4 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.6 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

485 nearby
  • BAMBOO INN0.8 km
  • Itadaki Zen0.7 km
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant0.8 km
  • Petals in the Mist0.8 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.8 km
  • + 480 more
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Takeaway Shop

163 nearby
  • Creams0.8 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
  • Indian Lounge0.8 km
  • + 158 more
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Retailers - Other

163 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.8 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • City News0.9 km
  • Ethio Stores0.7 km
  • + 158 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Farringdon1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.5 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.5 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.5 km