WC1B 5JP is an active urban area located 0.1km from Bloomsbury 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.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1B 5JP are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1B 5JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1B 5JP.
239
36
£ 55,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1B 5JP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WC1B 5JP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1B 5JP. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1B 5JP are high at 181 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.
school Local Schools
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
Argyle Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
238 nearby- Nisa1.0 km
- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.4 km
- Ambala Sweet Centre0.8 km
- Eastern Halal Fresh Food0.8 km
- Mestizo Market1.0 km
- + 233 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
101 nearby- Arriva Hotel1.0 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.9 km
- Avonmore Hotel0.4 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.3 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
750 nearby- Cafe Carmem0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.3 km
- GRAYSONS HOSPITALITY LTD0.6 km
- Origin Coffee Roaster0.8 km
- + 745 more
Pub, NightClub
116 nearby- The Enterprise0.7 km
- Skinners Arms0.7 km
- The Signal Box PH0.8 km
- Mabel's Tavern0.6 km
- The Old Nick0.9 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
198 nearby- Fortitude Bakery0.3 km
- Burger King Barrier Line0.8 km
- NONOS0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.7 km
- + 193 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.8 km
- London Kings Cross1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1B5JP · Data under Open Government Licence