Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1E 6BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
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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

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in WC1E 6BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 6BT is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Woburn Square 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. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (327 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6BT 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 6BT. 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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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 WC1E 6BT are high at 327 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.

Theft from the person592
Other theft577
Violence and sexual offences430
Anti-social behaviour394
Shoplifting257

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.7 km
P

Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 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

632 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.4 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.5 km
  • VENEXINO0.4 km
  • Warburg Institute0.1 km
  • Mai Sushi0.7 km
  • + 627 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

149 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero Express1.0 km
  • EGGO LAND LTD0.4 km
  • GRILLED FISH0.5 km
  • LANTANA DL780.5 km
  • + 144 more
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Retailers - Other

154 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.9 km
  • Boots1.0 km
  • City News0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Ethio Stores0.7 km
  • + 149 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

90 nearby
  • Alhambra Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • Gower House hotel0.2 km
  • + 85 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

81 nearby
  • The Lucky Saint0.8 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.9 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.6 km
  • The Swan0.7 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.3 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.3 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Sainsbury’s Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.4 km