WC1N 1DN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Gray's Inn Road 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00190356 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1DN.
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26
£ 0 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1DN 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
54% of WC1N 1DN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1DN. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1DN is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Argyle Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
161 nearby- Karma Cola0.4 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.4 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.4 km
- Avila London0.8 km
- BOROUGH NUTS0.8 km
- + 156 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
90 nearby- County Hotel0.7 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.8 km
- Stay Belevedere Hotels Ltd @Comfort Inn Kings Cross0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.5 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
99 nearby- Euston Tap0.9 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.5 km
- The Old Crown (sep sublet kitchen)0.9 km
- Amelie's Wine House0.9 km
- Sway Bar1.0 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
475 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.4 km
- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.9 km
- Prufrock Coffee0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Cafe 100.8 km
- Giotto Restaurant0.9 km
- + 470 more
Takeaway Shop
160 nearby- Holy Smoke0.9 km
- Pasteria0.8 km
- BLACK SHEEP COFFEE0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Brazilian Salads0.8 km
- + 155 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- TESCO0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh0.8 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DN · Data under Open Government Licence