Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1A 1NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1A 1NU.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1A 1NU 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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10/10
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3/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

With 65% social renting, WC1A 1NU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1NU 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, WC1A 1NU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (584 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1NU are sourced from Output Area E00004560 (shared with 779 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 1NU. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 WC1A 1NU are high at 584 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 person1169
Other theft1067
Anti-social behaviour772
Violence and sexual offences492
Shoplifting385

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 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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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1180 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.7 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.8 km
  • Warburg Institute0.8 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • FUSION HOSPITALITY0.8 km
  • + 1175 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

201 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • The Pequod 20160.8 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.8 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.3 km
  • Coopers1.0 km
  • + 196 more
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Retailers - Other

273 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Godiva0.6 km
  • + 268 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

104 nearby
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.3 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.2 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.6 km
  • Simmons Bar0.2 km
  • + 99 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

73 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.8 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.5 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.3 km
  • + 68 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • Farringdon1.3 km
  • City Thameslink1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km