Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1R 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1R 4AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC1R 4AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WC1R 4AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1R 4AG is an active urban area located 0.2km from Aldwych in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (243 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00004554 (shared with 200 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1R 4AG. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.2%
Asian / British Asian26.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1R 4AG are high at 243 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.

Other theft468
Theft from the person389
Violence and sexual offences340
Anti-social behaviour317
Shoplifting198

school Local Schools

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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.3 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

244 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.8 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.9 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Kensons News0.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 239 more
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Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.6 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
  • All Bar One0.4 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

750 nearby
  • CHA CHI CHAI0.9 km
  • Burger and Shake0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.7 km
  • Print Cafe1.0 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.6 km
  • + 745 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

208 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • The Pequod 20160.6 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • + 203 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

68 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • Rosewood London Hotel0.3 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.4 km
  • George Hotel0.9 km
  • + 63 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon1.0 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km