Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1E 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1E 6AP.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 54% social renting, WC1E 6AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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

WC1E 6AP is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1E 6AP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (350 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00174653 (shared with 74 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 WC1E 6AP. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.4%
Asian / British Asian40.5%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 WC1E 6AP are high at 350 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 theft615
Theft from the person613
Violence and sexual offences482
Anti-social behaviour412
Shoplifting272

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

663 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.3 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.6 km
  • VENEXINO0.3 km
  • Warburg Institute0.2 km
  • Mai Sushi0.7 km
  • + 658 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

139 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • EGGO LAND LTD0.3 km
  • GRILLED FISH0.5 km
  • LANTANA DL780.4 km
  • THE HOPE0.3 km
  • + 134 more
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Retailers - Other

152 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel1.0 km
  • City News0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Ethio Stores0.8 km
  • Euston Metro0.6 km
  • + 147 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

82 nearby
  • Alhambra Hotel1.0 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.7 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • + 77 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

78 nearby
  • The Lucky Saint0.7 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.9 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.7 km
  • The Swan0.8 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.2 km
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.2 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km