Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC2A 2JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 2JD.

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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 2JD 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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3/10
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Area Character

At 75% private renter occupancy, WC2A 2JD 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 2JD is an active urban area located 0.2km from Lincoln's Inn in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

Day-to-day life in WC2A 2JD has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (435 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 2JD 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 2JD. 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 2JD are high at 435 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft387
Theft from the person302
Shoplifting254
Violence and sexual offences197
Anti-social behaviour161

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

131 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood1.0 km
  • The Crown1.0 km
  • Simmons Bar0.5 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.5 km
  • The Old Red Lion0.4 km
  • + 126 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

753 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste1.0 km
  • Emmanuelle0.9 km
  • First Class Cafe1.0 km
  • Gather & Gather @ The Ray1.0 km
  • The Drunken Butler Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 748 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

36 nearby
  • Covent Garden Hotel1.0 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.5 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.4 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

207 nearby
  • Boswell News0.8 km
  • George's Cafe0.9 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.5 km
  • Mr G Long0.5 km
  • Mr Michael Graney0.5 km
  • + 202 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

210 nearby
  • FRANCO MANCA0.6 km
  • Fleet Street Press0.2 km
  • Guido's0.4 km
  • K100.3 km
  • Green Hut0.5 km
  • + 205 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.7 km
  • Farringdon0.8 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
  • Temple Underground Station0.5 km