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.
WC2A 2JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 2JD.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: WC2A2JD · Data under Open Government Licence