Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC2B 4BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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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 4BA 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 4BA 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 4BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (653 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2B 4BA 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 4BA. 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 4BA are high at 653 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 theft1058
Theft from the person861
Anti-social behaviour664
Shoplifting461
Violence and sexual offences408

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1033 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste1.0 km
  • BONU0.7 km
  • Sodexo0.5 km
  • Crobar0.7 km
  • St Martin'S House0.6 km
  • + 1028 more
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Retailers - Other

253 nearby
  • ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.7 km
  • Blacks0.9 km
  • DELIVEROO HOP LTD0.5 km
  • Russell News0.7 km
  • Sam's Stall0.6 km
  • + 248 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

54 nearby
  • Cheshire Hotel0.7 km
  • Covent Garden Hotel0.5 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.1 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.2 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.6 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

102 nearby
  • St Martin's Theatre0.6 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • Two Brewers0.5 km
  • Simmons Bar0.2 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.4 km
  • + 97 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

198 nearby
  • FRANCO MANCA0.3 km
  • Fleet Street Press0.6 km
  • Guido's0.9 km
  • K100.8 km
  • Green Hut0.6 km
  • + 193 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.9 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.8 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • Farringdon1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km