Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1R 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1R 4AJ.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1R 4AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, WC1R 4AJ 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.

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

WC1R 4AJ is an active urban area located 0.3km from Gray's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1R 4AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (243 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00004546 (shared with 65 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 WC1R 4AJ. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.7%
Asian / British Asian20.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 rates near WC1R 4AJ are high at 243 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.

Other theft456
Theft from the person345
Anti-social behaviour339
Violence and sexual offences317
Shoplifting237

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

235 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.9 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.6 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.8 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Venchi0.8 km
  • + 230 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

121 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.6 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.9 km
  • The Old Nick0.1 km
  • The Square Pig0.2 km
  • + 116 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Me Hotel0.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.5 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

761 nearby
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.8 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.5 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
  • Homeslice0.8 km
  • + 756 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

209 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.8 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.9 km
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.5 km
  • + 204 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • TESCO0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 km
  • London Charing Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km