Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1R 4PN House Prices & Local Information

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

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 4PN 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 4PN 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 4PN is an active urban area located 0.1km 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 4PN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4PN 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 4PN. 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.

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

Crime rates near WC1R 4PN are high at 200 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 theft417
Theft from the person346
Violence and sexual offences330
Anti-social behaviour304
Shoplifting238

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

118 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.7 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.7 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick0.9 km
  • + 113 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

682 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.6 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.4 km
  • Warburg Institute1.0 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.8 km
  • Emmanuelle0.5 km
  • + 677 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

198 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • The Pequod 20160.6 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • STUDIO 1080.1 km
  • + 193 more
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Retailers - Other

227 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
  • Metro Express0.9 km
  • + 222 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

64 nearby
  • CLINK 2611.0 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
  • The Zetter Hotel1.0 km
  • + 59 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km