Postcode Analysis Camden, London

BARTER STREET, WC1A 2AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTER STREET, WC1A 2AH.

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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 2AH 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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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

WC1A 2AH has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 36.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1A 2AH is an active urban area on Barter 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 2AH 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 (409 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 36.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 2AH 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 2AH. 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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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

£ 890,000

3 sales · Mean £ 970,000

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

Crime rates near WC1A 2AH are high at 409 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 theft858
Theft from the person761
Anti-social behaviour647
Violence and sexual offences408
Shoplifting235

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 pupils0.5 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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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

282 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.4 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.3 km
  • Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing0.9 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.6 km
  • Break Point0.4 km
  • + 277 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

75 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.8 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.5 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.3 km
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.7 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.2 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.3 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1150 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.6 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.3 km
  • BYRON0.4 km
  • Cafe 3080.8 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
  • + 1145 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

244 nearby
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.8 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.5 km
  • Purely Falafel0.8 km
  • UZUMAKI0.5 km
  • Which Wich0.4 km
  • + 239 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km