WC1E 6EB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1E 6EB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (428 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6EB are sourced from Output Area E00004193 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1E 6EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1E 6EB.
527
29
£ 60,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1E 6EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 57% private renter occupancy, WC1E 6EB is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1E 6EB. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1E 6EB are high at 428 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
231 nearby- Argos Ltd0.2 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.6 km
- Fabrique0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- + 226 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
89 nearby- Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
- Dean St Town House0.9 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
- The Grafton Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
886 nearby- Noize (En Verte)0.3 km
- PINCH0.3 km
- Banh Mi Bay0.5 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.5 km
- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.6 km
- + 881 more
Takeaway Shop
191 nearby- ChangePlease0.3 km
- Dajaj Dajaj0.4 km
- ITSU0.3 km
- LUPO BROS0.4 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.7 km
- + 186 more
Pub, NightClub
111 nearby- Hudson's House0.4 km
- Below Stone Nest1.0 km
- Black Horse0.5 km
- Hongdae Pocha0.9 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.9 km
- + 106 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.8 km
- London Kings Cross1.2 km
- London St-Pancras1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1E6EB · Data under Open Government Licence