WC1N 1DR is a mixed residential area on Guilford Street, 0.0km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1N 1DR offers 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. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £595k, up 36.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00004532 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD STREET, WC1N 1DR.
270
40
£ 54,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1DR 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1N 1DR spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 36.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1DR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 595,000
5 sales · Mean £ 593,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1DR is above average at 97 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.
school Local Schools
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
156 nearby- Karma Cola0.3 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.6 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.6 km
- Boots UK0.9 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.9 km
- + 151 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
73 nearby- County Hotel0.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.6 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.9 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
110 nearby- Union Tavern Public House0.4 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
- Lucas Arms0.5 km
- Simmons Bar0.9 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.6 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
459 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.6 km
- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.7 km
- The Good Eating Company @ Moo.com0.9 km
- Meet and Eat0.5 km
- Ch & co catering ltd0.9 km
- + 454 more
Takeaway Shop
151 nearby- FRANCO MANCA0.7 km
- K100.9 km
- Albasha0.6 km
- BALADY TWO LTD0.7 km
- Gebeta Ethiopia Cusine0.6 km
- + 146 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tian Tian Market0.5 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- Farringdon0.9 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1DR · Data under Open Government Licence