WC1N 1AS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00190356 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1AS.
533
26
£ 0 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1AS 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines WC1N 1AS — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1AS. The average age is 25.6. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1AS are high at 140 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
561 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell0.9 km
- Cafe Carmem0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.2 km
- GRAYSONS HOSPITALITY LTD0.6 km
- + 556 more
Retailers - Other
232 nearby- Nisa0.8 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.8 km
- Bury Food And Wine Store0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- + 227 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
95 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.6 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
109 nearby- The Old Nick0.6 km
- The Square Pig0.6 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- + 104 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- TESCO0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
196 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- STUDIO 1080.5 km
- Tacobell0.4 km
- THE BUMBLES BEES0.3 km
- + 191 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 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: WC1N1AS · Data under Open Government Licence