Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1B 3AZ.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /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: WC1B 3AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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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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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC1B 3AZ — age 34, 9% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £700k.

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

WC1B 3AZ is an active urban area located 0.5km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (802 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00004195 (shared with 139 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 WC1B 3AZ. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.0%
Asian / British Asian22.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

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

Crime rates near WC1B 3AZ are high at 802 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 person2313
Other theft1476
Anti-social behaviour720
Shoplifting671
Violence and sexual offences620

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

112 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.9 km
  • Euston Tap0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.8 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.9 km
  • The Dolphin1.0 km
  • + 107 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1267 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.9 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.9 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.9 km
  • Fare of London0.8 km
  • North Sea Fish Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 1262 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

208 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.9 km
  • Easy Tiger0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • The Pequod 20160.8 km
  • ChangePlease0.3 km
  • + 203 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

91 nearby
  • County Hotel0.9 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.4 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.9 km
  • Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.9 km
  • + 86 more
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Retailers - Other

278 nearby
  • Mikels Coffee Company0.8 km
  • Normans Newsagents0.8 km
  • Simply Fresh0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Jai News0.8 km
  • + 273 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 km
  • London Charing Cross1.3 km
  • London Kings Cross1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km