WC1N 1JL is an active urban area located 0.2km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1N 1JL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00190352 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1JL.
260
34
£ 55,000 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1JL 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
High employment, young population. WC1N 1JL combines 68% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1JL. 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
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 1JL is above average at 137 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.
school Local Schools
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
651 nearby- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.1 km
- Salaam Namaste0.4 km
- Warburg Institute0.5 km
- Emmanuelle0.8 km
- First Class Cafe0.8 km
- + 646 more
Takeaway Shop
211 nearby- Pret A Manger0.1 km
- The Pequod 20160.1 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.7 km
- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.5 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
- + 206 more
Retailers - Other
238 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.1 km
- Woburn Food & Wine0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.1 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- + 233 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.1 km
- TESCO0.9 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Amazon Fresh0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
100 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.6 km
- Regency House Hotel0.6 km
- St Giles Hotel0.8 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
114 nearby- The Old Nick0.7 km
- The Square Pig0.6 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
- Sevilla Mia0.9 km
- + 109 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 Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1JL · Data under Open Government Licence