Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1B 5AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1B 5AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC1B 5AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 18% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5AH is an active urban area located 0.3km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1B 5AH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (334 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00004169 (shared with 65 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 5AH. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian18.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1B 5AH are high at 334 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft700
Theft from the person668
Anti-social behaviour500
Violence and sexual offences377
Public order141

school Local Schools

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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

255 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.9 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.8 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Ethio Stores1.0 km
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.1 km
  • + 250 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

85 nearby
  • County Hotel0.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.5 km
  • Avonmore Hotel0.7 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.1 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.0 km
  • + 80 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

936 nearby
  • CHA CHI CHAI0.8 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
  • Icco Pizza0.9 km
  • Leon1.0 km
  • Pastation0.8 km
  • + 931 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

229 nearby
  • Hibox0.9 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.8 km
  • Simply Thai0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • ASIAN FUSION1.0 km
  • + 224 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

112 nearby
  • The Enterprise0.4 km
  • The Old Nick0.5 km
  • The Square Pig0.3 km
  • Skinners Arms0.9 km
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • + 107 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.5 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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