Postcode Analysis Camden, London

MUSEUM STREET, WC1A 1JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUSEUM STREET, WC1A 1JN.

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Population

156

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1A 1JN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in WC1A 1JN — 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

WC1A 1JN is an active urban area on Museum Street, 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, WC1A 1JN 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 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (798 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £992k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00004561 (shared with 45 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 WC1A 1JN. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.1%
Asian / British Asian22.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 992,500

4 sales · Mean £ 992,500

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

Crime rates near WC1A 1JN are high at 798 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.

Theft from the person1976
Other theft1433
Anti-social behaviour757
Shoplifting736
Violence and sexual offences581

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1226 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.7 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.9 km
  • Warburg Institute0.8 km
  • Ciao Bella Restaurant0.8 km
  • HONEY AND CO0.7 km
  • + 1221 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

197 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.9 km
  • Zabardast1.0 km
  • Ayash0.8 km
  • ITSU0.7 km
  • + 192 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

273 nearby
  • Normans News0.8 km
  • ALL MART0.7 km
  • Chinatown Bakery0.8 km
  • Donutelier By Roladin0.6 km
  • Everwell Chinese Medicine0.7 km
  • + 268 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

81 nearby
  • Connaught Hall UCL0.8 km
  • Euro Hotel1.0 km
  • The Hotel Cavendish0.7 km
  • The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.6 km
  • International Hall0.7 km
  • + 76 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • Salsa!0.4 km
  • Clubhouse 50.8 km
  • George Birkbeck Bar0.4 km
  • The Queens Larder0.5 km
  • Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)1.0 km
  • + 100 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • London Euston1.4 km
  • Farringdon1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km