Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

239

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1B 3BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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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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1/10
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Area Character

With 47% social renting, WC1B 3BQ 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

WC1B 3BQ is an active urban area located 0.4km from St Giles in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

Day-to-day life in WC1B 3BQ has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1058 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 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 3BQ. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
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 WC1B 3BQ are high at 1058 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 person2981
Other theft2109
Anti-social behaviour920
Violence and sexual offences841
Shoplifting767

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 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 George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

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

Good436 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1399 nearby
  • Ziggy Green1.0 km
  • Aquavit London1.0 km
  • Bancone Golden Square0.8 km
  • Baxter Storey Limited0.9 km
  • Caffe Concerto1.0 km
  • + 1394 more
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Retailers - Other

281 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Lina Stores0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.5 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.5 km
  • + 276 more
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Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • The Beau Brummell0.9 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.6 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.6 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.6 km
  • + 104 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Mini H Mart0.9 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

204 nearby
  • Leon0.7 km
  • Mai Sushi0.6 km
  • Hibox0.5 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.4 km
  • Simply Thai0.5 km
  • + 199 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

83 nearby
  • Treehouse Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Me Hotel1.0 km
  • Arosfa Hotel0.6 km
  • Arran House Hotel0.5 km
  • + 78 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Kings Cross1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km