WC1N 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Marchmont Street, 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 1AP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £475k, up 16.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00004180 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARCHMONT STREET, WC1N 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCHMONT STREET, WC1N 1AP.
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34
£ 0 /yr
40%
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
51% of WC1N 1AP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1AP. The average age is 33.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 475,000
8 sales · Mean £ 482,243
Terraced
£ 1,101,309
1 sales · Mean £ 1,101,309
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1AP are high at 152 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.
school Local Schools
Thomas Coram Centre
Argyle Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Edith Neville Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
553 nearby- German Gymnasium0.9 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING0.9 km
- Costa0.6 km
- FUSION HOSPITALITY0.4 km
- Health Food Centre0.9 km
- + 548 more
Retailers - Other
168 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.1 km
- Jai News0.9 km
- MIEL BAKERY1.0 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.9 km
- + 163 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
164 nearby- The Pequod 20160.2 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- Creams0.7 km
- Express Grill and Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 159 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
100 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.6 km
- Avonmore Hotel0.1 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.6 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
104 nearby- Lucas Arms0.6 km
- Simmons Bar1.0 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.9 km
- The Old Red Lion1.0 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- + 99 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
- London Euston0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1AP · Data under Open Government Licence