Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC2B 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2B 5AE.

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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 5AE 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 5AE 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 5AE is an active urban area located 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 5AE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (622 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2B 5AE 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 5AE. 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 5AE are high at 622 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 theft1168
Theft from the person989
Anti-social behaviour820
Shoplifting483
Violence and sexual offences466

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.1 km
P

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

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

268 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Oliver Bonas1.0 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.1 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.3 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.1 km
  • + 263 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

103 nearby
  • The Seven Stars0.6 km
  • Editors Tap0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Cock Tavern0.8 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.1 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.4 km
  • + 98 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1123 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Americano0.9 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell C/O Lewis Silkin0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey Limited0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey, Child & Co.0.7 km
  • + 1118 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

206 nearby
  • Guido's0.7 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.9 km
  • Dilieto0.9 km
  • Garbanzos0.9 km
  • Indochine0.9 km
  • + 201 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

59 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km
  • Me Hotel0.4 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.1 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.2 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.7 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.8 km
  • City Thameslink1.3 km
  • Farringdon1.3 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