Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 3BS 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

WC1B 3BS has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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 3BS is an active urban area located 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 3BS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 (1168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3BS 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 3BS. 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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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.

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Crime rates near WC1B 3BS are high at 1168 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 person3067
Other theft2148
Anti-social behaviour952
Violence and sexual offences882
Shoplifting814

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1418 nearby
  • Fare of London1.0 km
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.2 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.4 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.5 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 1413 more
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Retailers - Other

281 nearby
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.5 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.5 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Venchi0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • + 276 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

82 nearby
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Me Hotel1.0 km
  • Dean St Town House0.4 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.3 km
  • The Grafton Hotel1.0 km
  • + 77 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.6 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.6 km
  • Hudson's House0.1 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.4 km
  • + 102 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

204 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.3 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.7 km
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.8 km
  • Ergon Deli And Cafe0.9 km
  • Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • + 199 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • + 18 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