WC1N 1EA is an active urban area located 0.3km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1EA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00004540 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1EA.
320
43
£ 54,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WC1N 1EA has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1EA. The average age is 42.9. 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: 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 1EA is above average at 130 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
91 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
- CLINK 2610.6 km
- County Hotel0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- The George & Monkey1.0 km
- 2Northdown1.0 km
- The Fellow0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.5 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.6 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
523 nearby- BAMBOO INN0.8 km
- Itadaki Zen0.7 km
- Mai Sushi1.0 km
- Taj Mahal Restaurant0.8 km
- Petals in the Mist0.9 km
- + 518 more
Takeaway Shop
169 nearby- Creams0.8 km
- Express Grill and Pizza0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
- Indian Lounge0.8 km
- + 164 more
Retailers - Other
204 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.8 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.8 km
- Boots0.9 km
- City News0.9 km
- Ethio Stores0.7 km
- + 199 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- Farringdon1.1 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.4 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.4 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1EA · Data under Open Government Licence