Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DA.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1N 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC1N 1DA — age 40, 34% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1N 1DA is a mixed residential area on Guilford Street, 0.1km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00004532 (shared with 64 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 1DA. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.6%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around WC1N 1DA is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences318
Anti-social behaviour286
Other theft179
Theft from the person164
Public order87

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 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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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.9 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

76 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • County Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.8 km
  • Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

110 nearby
  • The George & Monkey0.8 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.4 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.3 km
  • + 105 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

467 nearby
  • BAMBOO INN0.8 km
  • Itadaki Zen0.6 km
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant0.8 km
  • Petals in the Mist0.8 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.7 km
  • + 462 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

159 nearby
  • Creams0.8 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • STUDIO 1080.5 km
  • + 154 more
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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.3 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.6 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Boots UK0.9 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.9 km
  • + 154 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Farringdon1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km