Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1E 6JA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

With 54% social renting, WC1E 6JA 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 6JA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 6JA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (351 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6JA 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 6JA. 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 6JA are high at 351 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 theft641
Theft from the person582
Anti-social behaviour482
Violence and sexual offences482
Shoplifting344

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.8 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

711 nearby
  • Mai Sushi0.8 km
  • Gazelle Dates0.9 km
  • Pinner Cafe0.9 km
  • Prime Burger0.7 km
  • TORTILLA0.7 km
  • + 706 more
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Retailers - Other

153 nearby
  • City News0.8 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Ethio Stores0.9 km
  • Euston Metro0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • + 148 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.7 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.9 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.7 km
  • The Swan0.9 km
  • Euston Tap0.5 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

143 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.4 km
  • Crosstown Doughnuts0.6 km
  • Tacobell0.9 km
  • THE BUMBLES BEES0.8 km
  • Walkmisu0.6 km
  • + 138 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

80 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.7 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
  • County Hotel0.6 km
  • George Hotel0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury’s Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km