Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

260

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1N 1DD 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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10/10
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10/10
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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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Area Character

WC1N 1DD is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

WC1N 1DD is an active urban area on Guilford Street, 0.1km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00190352 (shared with 23 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 1DD. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed15.8%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WC1N 1DD are high at 140 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 theft372
Theft from the person335
Violence and sexual offences278
Anti-social behaviour246
Public order99

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
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 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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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

235 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.8 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • City News0.7 km
  • Ethio Stores0.7 km
  • + 230 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

103 nearby
  • Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
  • CLINK 2610.7 km
  • County Hotel0.6 km
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
  • CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED0.9 km
  • + 98 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • The Fellow1.0 km
  • Euston Tap0.8 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)0.8 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

680 nearby
  • Bisou1.0 km
  • CANTON TASTE0.9 km
  • Chuck Burgers0.9 km
  • Gazelle Dates0.8 km
  • Kings Cross Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 675 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

200 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
  • Indian Lounge0.9 km
  • Wasabi1.0 km
  • EDEN0.8 km
  • Falafel Hub0.8 km
  • + 195 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • London Euston1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.0 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km