WC1B 3HP 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (855 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 3HP are sourced from Output Area E00004195 (shared with 139 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1B 3HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1B 3HP.
266
34
£ 60,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1B 3HP 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1B 3HP spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1B 3HP. 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
Economic Activity
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 3HP are high at 855 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.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- Lord John Russell P.H.0.9 km
- Euston Tap0.9 km
- Marlborough Arms0.4 km
- One Tun0.4 km
- Phineas0.7 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1233 nearby- British Medical Association0.8 km
- Bubble & Vape0.9 km
- CHOPPALUNA0.8 km
- COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET1.0 km
- Fare of London0.8 km
- + 1228 more
Takeaway Shop
203 nearby- Pasta Espressa0.8 km
- ROOTS AND LEAVES0.2 km
- The Sausage Chef0.3 km
- BAB MANSOUR0.6 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.4 km
- + 198 more
Retailers - Other
269 nearby- Patisserie Deux Amis1.0 km
- Supersave Food & Wine1.0 km
- ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.5 km
- Blacks0.1 km
- Cannaray Brands Limited0.4 km
- + 264 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
89 nearby- County Hotel0.8 km
- Arosfa Hotel0.4 km
- Arran House Hotel0.3 km
- Cheshire Hotel0.2 km
- Covent Garden Hotel0.6 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tian Tian Market0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston1.0 km
- London Charing Cross1.3 km
- London Kings Cross1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1B3HP · Data under Open Government Licence