Postcode Analysis Camden, London

MUSEUM STREET, WC1A 1LP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

549

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in WC1A 1LP — 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 1LP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Museum 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 1LP is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (747 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1LP are sourced from Output Area E00004559 (shared with 58 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 1LP. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.1%
Asian / British Asian33.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 WC1A 1LP are high at 747 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 person1851
Other theft1299
Anti-social behaviour729
Shoplifting549
Violence and sexual offences525

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

271 nearby
  • Patisserie Deux Amis1.0 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Everwell0.9 km
  • Whipped London0.8 km
  • Cineworld0.9 km
  • + 266 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

84 nearby
  • County Hotel1.0 km
  • The Londoner Hotel1.0 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.2 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.2 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.3 km
  • + 79 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1197 nearby
  • CHA CHI CHAI1.0 km
  • Amorino0.7 km
  • Benugo Limited0.9 km
  • Brown'S Restaurant0.8 km
  • Cafe Koha Bar0.8 km
  • + 1192 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Tequila Mockingbird0.9 km
  • The Casino At The Empire0.9 km
  • Philomena’s0.4 km
  • Sway Bar0.4 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.4 km
  • + 104 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

197 nearby
  • Burrito Kitchen0.8 km
  • Jamaica Patty Co0.8 km
  • Whipped London0.4 km
  • Artisserie1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 192 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Kings Cross1.4 km

Bus Stops

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