Postcode Analysis Camden, London

DRURY LANE, WC2B 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRURY LANE, WC2B 5AD.

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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 5AD 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

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in WC2B 5AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 5AD is an active urban area on Drury Lane, 0.2km 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 5AD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (669 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2B 5AD 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 5AD. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2B 5AD are high at 669 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 theft1259
Theft from the person1062
Anti-social behaviour848
Shoplifting578
Violence and sexual offences476

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 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

256 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.1 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.2 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.0 km
  • Venchi0.3 km
  • + 251 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • The Seven Stars0.6 km
  • Editors Tap0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Cock Tavern0.8 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.0 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.4 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1128 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Americano0.9 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell C/O Lewis Silkin0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey Limited0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey, Child & Co.0.7 km
  • + 1123 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

166 nearby
  • Guido's0.7 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.9 km
  • Dilieto0.9 km
  • Garbanzos1.0 km
  • Indochine1.0 km
  • + 161 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

62 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km
  • Me Hotel0.4 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.2 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.3 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.7 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.7 km
  • City Thameslink1.3 km
  • Farringdon1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km