Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1N 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

167

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1N 1DB 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC1N 1DB — age 40, 24% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC1N 1DB is an active urban area located 0.1km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

Within the WC1N district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00004535 (shared with 43 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 1DB. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WC1N 1DB are high at 155 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.

Other theft384
Theft from the person360
Violence and sexual offences274
Anti-social behaviour253
Public order105

school Local Schools

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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 pupils0.4 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

225 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.6 km
  • Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing0.5 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
  • Break Point0.8 km
  • + 220 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

103 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.5 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.6 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.7 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.4 km
  • Thyme Bar and Restaurant at the Premier Inn0.7 km
  • + 98 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.8 km
  • Museum Tavern0.5 km
  • The Angel Public House0.8 km
  • The Crown PH0.6 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

698 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria1.0 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.5 km
  • BYRON0.8 km
  • Cafe 3080.4 km
  • Cheezelo0.9 km
  • + 693 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

197 nearby
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.5 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.7 km
  • Falafel0.7 km
  • Purely Falafel0.5 km
  • UZUMAKI0.6 km
  • + 192 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
  • Sainsbury’s Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross1.0 km
  • London Euston1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km