Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1N 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1AF.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1N 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 77% of tenure in WC1N 1AF — 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

WC1N 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1AF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00004179 (shared with 8 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 WC1N 1AF. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.1%
Asian / British Asian25.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WC1N 1AF is above average at 128 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft343
Anti-social behaviour336
Theft from the person328
Violence and sexual offences279
Public order79

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.3 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.5 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

568 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.1 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.4 km
  • Warburg Institute0.5 km
  • Emmanuelle0.8 km
  • First Class Cafe0.8 km
  • + 563 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

159 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.1 km
  • The Pequod 20160.0 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • STUDIO 1080.6 km
  • + 154 more
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Retailers - Other

165 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.0 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.0 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • + 160 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.0 km
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Amazon Fresh1.0 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

98 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
  • + 93 more
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Pub, NightClub

112 nearby
  • The Old Nick0.8 km
  • The Square Pig0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • + 107 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km