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.
GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DW.
270
40
£ 54,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DW · Data under Open Government Licence