WC1N 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1BS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00004181 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1BS.
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47
£ 0 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1BS 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
Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in WC1N 1BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1BS. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1BS is above average at 135 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
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
215 nearby- Karma Cola0.7 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.3 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.4 km
- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.7 km
- + 210 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
100 nearby- County Hotel0.5 km
- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.6 km
- Regency House Hotel0.6 km
- St Giles Hotel0.8 km
- The Tavistock Hotel0.3 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- Euston Tap0.7 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Sevilla Mia1.0 km
- + 110 more
Restaurant, Cafe
601 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.3 km
- Piccolo Cafe0.9 km
- Amarcord Museum0.7 km
- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- + 596 more
Takeaway Shop
178 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.7 km
- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.5 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- Falafel0.6 km
- Purely Falafel0.5 km
- + 173 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- London Euston0.9 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
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1BS · Data under Open Government Licence