Postcode Analysis City of London, London

WC2A 1AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AL 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

WC2A 1AL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1AL 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 1AL offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (242 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1AL 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 1AL. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2A 1AL are high at 242 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.

Shoplifting379
Other theft257
Theft from the person174
Anti-social behaviour156
Violence and sexual offences155

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 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

142 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.7 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
  • Cafe Kick1.0 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • Karaoke Box0.6 km
  • + 137 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

676 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.8 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.8 km
  • Emmanuelle0.7 km
  • First Class Cafe0.7 km
  • Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.7 km
  • + 671 more
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Retailers - Other

196 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe1.0 km
  • Boutalls Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Country Gifts and News0.5 km
  • Easy as Fresh Ltd0.6 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise0.8 km
  • + 191 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Lily Maila1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

33 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • The Rookery0.7 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Takeaway Shop

186 nearby
  • Alchemy Cafe0.8 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.8 km
  • Assenheims 560.6 km
  • Itsu1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger (Unit 1)0.9 km
  • + 181 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • City Thameslink0.7 km
  • London Blackfriars0.9 km

Bus Stops

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