WC2A 1HP is an active urban area located 0.2km 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 1HP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (334 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2A 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 1HP.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2A 1HP 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
WC2A 1HP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2A 1HP. 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 1HP are high at 334 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
London Nautical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
137 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.8 km
- The Old Nick0.4 km
- The Square Pig0.6 km
- Hand & Shears Public House1.0 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.8 km
- + 132 more
Restaurant, Cafe
693 nearby- Salaam Namaste0.9 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.8 km
- Emmanuelle0.8 km
- First Class Cafe0.8 km
- Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.8 km
- + 688 more
Retailers - Other
197 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- Just Eat For Business0.6 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.6 km
- + 192 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- TESCO0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
188 nearby- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Dose Espresso0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.5 km
- Coopers0.2 km
- Wasabi0.2 km
- + 183 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.5 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.7 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2A1HP · Data under Open Government Licence