Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 3DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

198

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1B 3DR spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, WC1B 3DR offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (849 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3DR are sourced from Output Area E00004197 (shared with 93 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 3DR. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.1%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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Crime rates near WC1B 3DR are high at 849 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 person2166
Other theft1326
Anti-social behaviour686
Shoplifting664
Violence and sexual offences567

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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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

113 nearby
  • All Bar One0.2 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.3 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.5 km
  • One Tun0.5 km
  • Phineas0.8 km
  • + 108 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

1277 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.2 km
  • BARN JU0.7 km
  • Blank Street0.7 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.7 km
  • Break Point0.2 km
  • + 1272 more
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Takeaway Shop

202 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • ROOTS AND LEAVES0.4 km
  • The Sausage Chef0.5 km
  • BAB MANSOUR0.5 km
  • Crosstown Doughnuts0.4 km
  • + 197 more
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Retailers - Other

272 nearby
  • Mikels Coffee Company0.9 km
  • Normans Newsagents0.9 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Food & Wine0.8 km
  • ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.4 km
  • + 267 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

91 nearby
  • Arosfa Hotel0.5 km
  • Arran House Hotel0.4 km
  • Cheshire Hotel0.1 km
  • Covent Garden Hotel0.5 km
  • Harlingford Hotel0.9 km
  • + 86 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 km
  • London Charing Cross1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.4 km

Bus Stops

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