Postcode Analysis Camden, London

PRINCETON STREET, WC1R 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCETON STREET, WC1R 4AX.

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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 4AX 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 4AX 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 4AX is an active urban area on Princeton Street, 0.2km from Aldwych in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1R 4AX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (227 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4AX 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 4AX. 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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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 WC1R 4AX are high at 227 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 theft413
Theft from the person333
Violence and sexual offences328
Anti-social behaviour311
Shoplifting236

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

228 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.8 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.9 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.7 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.9 km
  • + 223 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

119 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.7 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar1.0 km
  • Penderel's Oak0.2 km
  • Lucas Arms1.0 km
  • + 114 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

705 nearby
  • CHA CHI CHAI0.9 km
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.9 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.6 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 700 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

55 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Me Hotel0.9 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.5 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel1.0 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.9 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

201 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.8 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.9 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)1.0 km
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery1.0 km
  • Chancery Lane Fruits0.4 km
  • + 196 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

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