WC1N 3LJ is an active urban area on Lambs Conduit Street, 0.1km from Aldwych in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 3LJ is 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. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 3LJ are sourced from Output Area E00004548 (shared with 81 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, WC1N 3LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, WC1N 3LJ.
237
43
£ 54,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 3LJ 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
With 38% social renting, WC1N 3LJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 3LJ. The average age is 43.5. 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 rates near WC1N 3LJ are high at 164 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
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
218 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel1.0 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
- Ethio Stores0.9 km
- Metro Express0.8 km
- Karma Cola0.6 km
- + 213 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
85 nearby- Alhambra Hotel0.9 km
- CLINK 2610.8 km
- County Hotel1.0 km
- The Gyle0.9 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- + 80 more
Restaurant, Cafe
602 nearby- Bisou0.9 km
- CANTON TASTE0.8 km
- Sen Viet0.9 km
- Dim Sum Duck1.0 km
- CHA CHI CHAI0.7 km
- + 597 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Tian Tian Market0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
116 nearby- Union Tavern Public House0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.6 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.7 km
- Cafe Kick0.8 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
180 nearby- Cafe Plaka0.3 km
- Mc Donalds1.0 km
- The King Rooster0.9 km
- Zabardast0.4 km
- Pick and Cheese1.0 km
- + 175 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.9 km
- London Kings Cross1.1 km
- City Thameslink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.5 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N3LJ · Data under Open Government Licence