WC1N 3PE is an active urban area located 0.1km from Aldwych in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 3PE is 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (197 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 3PE are sourced from Output Area E00004548 (shared with 81 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 3PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 3PE.
237
43
£ 54,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 3PE 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
WC1N 3PE has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 3PE. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 3PE are high at 197 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
225 nearby- Karma Cola0.7 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.7 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Oliver Bonas1.0 km
- + 220 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
84 nearby- County Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Me Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Crescent Hotel0.8 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.8 km
- Editors Tap1.0 km
- Ye Olde Cock Tavern1.0 km
- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.7 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
666 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.7 km
- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Americano1.0 km
- Bartlett Mitchell C/O Lewis Silkin0.9 km
- + 661 more
Takeaway Shop
196 nearby- Guido's0.8 km
- Coco Di Mama0.9 km
- 180 Pizza1.0 km
- The Store X1.0 km
- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.9 km
- + 191 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon1.0 km
- London Kings Cross1.1 km
- City Thameslink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N3PE · Data under Open Government Licence