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.
WC2A 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 1AF.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC2A1AF · Data under Open Government Licence