Postcode Analysis Camden, London

UNIVERSITY STREET, WC1E 6JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNIVERSITY STREET, WC1E 6JL.

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Population

108

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1E 6JL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WC1E 6JL has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

WC1E 6JL is an active urban area on University Street, 0.4km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1E 6JL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (315 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6JL are sourced from Output Area E00004188 (shared with 19 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 6JL. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.6%
Asian / British Asian36.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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Crime rates near WC1E 6JL are high at 315 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 person598
Other theft575
Violence and sexual offences481
Anti-social behaviour426
Shoplifting268

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 pupils0.5 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.5 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.6 km
  • Ideal Stores1.0 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.9 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Nicolas0.6 km
  • + 135 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

73 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.7 km
  • Euston Tap0.5 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.6 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD1.0 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.8 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

604 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.5 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.3 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.7 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.4 km
  • Fare of London0.5 km
  • + 599 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

124 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.3 km
  • Mai Sushi1.0 km
  • Hibox0.5 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.5 km
  • Simply Thai0.5 km
  • + 119 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

73 nearby
  • County Hotel0.5 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.2 km