Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1R 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

245

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1R 4AZ 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WC1R 4AZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WC1R 4AZ is an active urban area located 0.1km from Gray's Inn 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.

Day-to-day life in WC1R 4AZ has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (230 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 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 4AZ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WC1R 4AZ are high at 230 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 person338
Violence and sexual offences333
Anti-social behaviour332
Shoplifting268

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 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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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

707 nearby
  • CANTON TASTE1.0 km
  • CHOPPALUNA1.0 km
  • North Sea Fish Restaurant1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Chicken Ranch0.8 km
  • + 702 more
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Retailers - Other

225 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Boots UK0.7 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
  • Science In Sport0.6 km
  • + 220 more
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Pub, NightClub

124 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
  • Cafe Kick0.8 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.6 km
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • + 119 more
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Takeaway Shop

199 nearby
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)1.0 km
  • Krispy Kreme Fleet Street1.0 km
  • Assenheims 560.9 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • + 194 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • TESCO0.2 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel1.0 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.6 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.8 km
  • City Thameslink1.0 km
  • London Blackfriars1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km