Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CHANCERY LANE, WC2A 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANCERY LANE, WC2A 1DL.

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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 1DL 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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10/10
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10/10
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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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Area Character

75% of homes in WC2A 1DL 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 1DL is an active urban area on Chancery Lane, 0.2km from Lincoln's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (416 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1DL 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 1DL. 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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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 1DL are high at 416 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 theft366
Shoplifting258
Theft from the person256
Violence and sexual offences175
Anti-social behaviour130

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 pupils0.6 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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Retailers - Other

199 nearby
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.9 km
  • Argentalia London0.5 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.5 km
  • Dartbrooke Coffee0.6 km
  • James Gubb0.6 km
  • + 194 more
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Pub, NightClub

139 nearby
  • Hat & Tun0.7 km
  • The Enterprise0.6 km
  • City Pride Public House0.9 km
  • Ninth Ward London0.8 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
  • + 134 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

707 nearby
  • CREPE DELICIOUS0.6 km
  • Factory0.6 km
  • Faros0.7 km
  • LA CASETTA0.7 km
  • LOE TEA HOUSE1.0 km
  • + 702 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

197 nearby
  • ASIAN FUSION0.5 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.5 km
  • CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.5 km
  • Dope Thai0.5 km
  • EVREST FOODSERVICE0.7 km
  • + 192 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Astor Museum Inn1.0 km
  • Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.9 km
  • Saco0.9 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel1.0 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km

Bus Stops

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