Postcode Analysis City of London, London

WC2A 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2A 1AF 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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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

73% of homes in WC2A 1AF 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 1AF is an active urban area located 0.1km from Holborn in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC2A 1AF offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (299 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 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 1AF. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian30.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 WC2A 1AF are high at 299 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting408
Other theft383
Theft from the person303
Anti-social behaviour246
Violence and sexual offences240

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

215 nearby
  • Karma Cola1.0 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise0.8 km
  • PNRT0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Woodbridge Chapel0.9 km
  • + 210 more
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Pub, NightClub

137 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick1.0 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.4 km
  • Be At One0.5 km
  • + 132 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

731 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Chicken Ranch0.9 km
  • Macellaio Roberto Costa0.9 km
  • PHO GA1.0 km
  • The Kolossi0.9 km
  • + 726 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

209 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.7 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.5 km
  • Zabardast0.4 km
  • ITSU1.0 km
  • + 204 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • Astor Museum Inn0.8 km
  • Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.8 km
  • Morgan Hotel1.0 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 km
  • London Blackfriars1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km