WC1N 1AL is an active urban area on Marchmont Street, 0.4km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £657k, up 63.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00004650 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARCHMONT STREET, WC1N 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCHMONT STREET, WC1N 1AL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WC1N 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 63.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1AL. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 591,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1AL are high at 158 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
Argyle Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Edith Neville Primary School
Regent High School
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
144 nearby- Karma Cola0.7 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.1 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.1 km
- F & S Vape Shop1.0 km
- Guruji1.0 km
- + 139 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
96 nearby- County Hotel0.3 km
- Central Hotel0.4 km
- Crescent Hotel0.1 km
- International Hall0.4 km
- Leigh House Hotel0.1 km
- + 91 more
Pub, NightClub
92 nearby- Euston Tap0.5 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
- Betjeman Arms0.6 km
- George Birkbeck Bar0.6 km
- Prince Arthur0.7 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
490 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.1 km
- CHUTNEYS0.8 km
- Drummond Villa Ltd0.8 km
- Hot Pepper Cafe0.9 km
- Piccolo Cafe0.7 km
- + 485 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- M&S Simply Food0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
145 nearby- Barrys BootCamp LTD0.4 km
- Cakehole0.5 km
- Carluccio’s0.6 km
- Deli-Licious 2go0.7 km
- Gray's Inn cafe0.9 km
- + 140 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.6 km
- London Euston0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Euston Underground Station0.5 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1AL · Data under Open Government Licence