Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GREAT RUSSELL STREET, WC1B 3BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT RUSSELL STREET, WC1B 3BP.

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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

WC1B 3BP has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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

WC1B 3BP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Great Russell Street, 0.4km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1B 3BP 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 (483 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3BP 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 WC1B 3BP. 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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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 WC1B 3BP are high at 483 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 person962
Other theft878
Anti-social behaviour625
Violence and sexual offences423
Shoplifting220

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 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1072 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.5 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.7 km
  • Warburg Institute0.7 km
  • 3 Henrietta St0.9 km
  • Ave Mario0.9 km
  • + 1067 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

196 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)1.0 km
  • The Pequod 20160.6 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 191 more
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Retailers - Other

252 nearby
  • Godiva0.8 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • + 247 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

110 nearby
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.4 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.4 km
  • The Old Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Queens Head0.5 km
  • + 105 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.6 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

85 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
  • Avonmore Hotel0.8 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.2 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.1 km
  • Celtic Hotel0.4 km
  • + 80 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.2 km
  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km