Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1B 5JP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5JP 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 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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Other theft421
Theft from the person408
Anti-social behaviour256
Violence and sexual offences244
Bicycle theft96

school Local Schools

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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.6 km
P

Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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