Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC2A 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 1AE.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2A 1AE 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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Area Character

75% of homes in WC2A 1AE are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WC2A 1AE is an active urban area located 0.2km from Lincoln's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC2A 1AE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (415 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 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 WC2A 1AE. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
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 rates near WC2A 1AE are high at 415 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft388
Shoplifting258
Theft from the person255
Violence and sexual offences187
Anti-social behaviour153

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

137 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • Hat & Tun0.7 km
  • The Enterprise0.6 km
  • City Pride Public House0.9 km
  • Ninth Ward London0.8 km
  • + 132 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

731 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.9 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.9 km
  • Emmanuelle0.8 km
  • First Class Cafe0.9 km
  • Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.9 km
  • + 726 more
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Retailers - Other

204 nearby
  • WH Smith0.8 km
  • Wagumi0.9 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)1.0 km
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.8 km
  • Argentalia London0.5 km
  • + 199 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • Sea containers london0.9 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.8 km
  • Astor Museum Inn0.9 km
  • Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.9 km
  • Saco0.9 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

208 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.5 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.5 km
  • CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.5 km
  • Dope Thai0.5 km
  • + 203 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.7 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • London Blackfriars0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km