Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC2B 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2B 4AU.

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Population

146

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC2B 4AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WC2B 4AU has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC2B 4AU is an active urban area located 0.3km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2B 4AU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (549 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2B 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00004527 (shared with 149 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 WC2B 4AU. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.4%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
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 WC2B 4AU are high at 549 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 theft953
Theft from the person831
Anti-social behaviour619
Violence and sexual offences388
Shoplifting357

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.1 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

262 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • Ole & Steen0.7 km
  • Boots the Chemist Ltd0.8 km
  • + 257 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1028 nearby
  • Costa1.0 km
  • FUSION HOSPITALITY1.0 km
  • Nostimo1.0 km
  • Nuffield Health Bloomsbury0.9 km
  • Slim Chickens1.0 km
  • + 1023 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

218 nearby
  • The Pequod 20161.0 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.2 km
  • Coopers0.8 km
  • Wasabi0.7 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.4 km
  • + 213 more
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Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.4 km
  • All Bar One0.1 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.5 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.6 km
  • + 100 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

57 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.6 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.4 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.6 km
  • + 52 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.9 km
  • Farringdon1.2 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km