WC1N 1DZ is an active urban 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1DZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00004540 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DZ.
320
43
£ 54,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 65% social renting, WC1N 1DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1DZ. The average age is 42.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1DZ is above average at 129 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
Pub, NightClub
110 nearby- Skinners Arms0.7 km
- Mabel's Tavern0.8 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.8 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- Flight Club Darts LTD1.0 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
499 nearby- BT Judd Street0.7 km
- LEON0.8 km
- SUGO820.6 km
- Sandwich Street Cafe0.7 km
- Mr. Beanstalk Coffee Co1.0 km
- + 494 more
Retailers - Other
166 nearby- Eastern Halal Fresh Food0.5 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- + 161 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- M&S Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
166 nearby- NONOS0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- STUDIO 1080.4 km
- Tacobell0.5 km
- THE BUMBLES BEES0.5 km
- + 161 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
89 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.7 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.8 km
- Gower House hotel0.9 km
- + 84 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- Farringdon1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.4 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.4 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DZ · Data under Open Government Licence