Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CHANCERY LANE, WC2A 1EU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1EU 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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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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3/10
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Area Character

At 75% private renter occupancy, WC2A 1EU is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1EU 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.

For renters and young professionals, WC2A 1EU offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (401 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1EU 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 1EU. 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 1EU are high at 401 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 theft316
Shoplifting248
Theft from the person232
Violence and sexual offences158
Anti-social behaviour140

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 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

138 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
  • Karaoke Box0.7 km
  • The Fable0.6 km
  • Fabric0.8 km
  • + 133 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

717 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste1.0 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk1.0 km
  • Emmanuelle0.9 km
  • First Class Cafe0.9 km
  • Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.9 km
  • + 712 more
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Retailers - Other

197 nearby
  • 1 rebel1.0 km
  • Curry on naanstop1.0 km
  • Kalmak chemist ltd1.0 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.6 km
  • Mr G Long0.6 km
  • + 192 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

197 nearby
  • Alchemy Cafe0.7 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.7 km
  • Assenheims 560.7 km
  • Itsu1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger (Unit 1)0.9 km
  • + 192 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar1.0 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.9 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.8 km
  • The Bloomsbury Park Hotel1.0 km
  • + 30 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