WC1A 1JB is an active urban area on Streatham Street, 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, WC1A 1JB 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1052 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STREATHAM STREET, WC1A 1JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREATHAM STREET, WC1A 1JB.
239
36
£ 55,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1A 1JB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WC1A 1JB has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1A 1JB. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1A 1JB are high at 1052 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
- Hudson's House0.2 km
- Below Stone Nest0.5 km
- Black Horse0.4 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1334 nearby- CHOPPALUNA1.0 km
- Fare of London1.0 km
- Noize (En Verte)0.6 km
- PINCH0.6 km
- Banh Mi Bay0.5 km
- + 1329 more
Retailers - Other
271 nearby- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.3 km
- Fabrique0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- + 266 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
79 nearby- Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
- Dean St Town House0.5 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.5 km
- Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Charlotte Street Hotel0.5 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
196 nearby- ChangePlease0.6 km
- Dajaj Dajaj0.7 km
- ITSU0.5 km
- LUPO BROS0.5 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.6 km
- + 191 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tian Tian Market0.9 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Euston1.3 km
- London Kings Cross1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1A1JB · Data under Open Government Licence