Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC2A 2JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 2JB.

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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: WC2A 2JB 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

At 75% private renter occupancy, WC2A 2JB is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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

WC2A 2JB is an active urban area located 0.2km from Lincoln's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (533 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 2JB 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 WC2A 2JB. 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 WC2A 2JB are high at 533 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 theft384
Theft from the person310
Shoplifting254
Violence and sexual offences202
Anti-social behaviour158

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

207 nearby
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.9 km
  • INDI SUPPLEMENTS LTD0.9 km
  • The Paper Shop0.8 km
  • Zamaz plc0.9 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.5 km
  • + 202 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

210 nearby
  • NAMASTE HOLBORN0.8 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • El Pollote0.9 km
  • The Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • + 205 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.5 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar1.0 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.9 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.8 km
  • The Bloomsbury Park Hotel0.9 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

128 nearby
  • Simmons Bar0.5 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.5 km
  • The Old Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Queens Head0.7 km
  • Princess Louise0.6 km
  • + 123 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

756 nearby
  • Meet and Eat0.7 km
  • Aldwych Theatre0.5 km
  • BAD BOY PIZZA SOCIETY LTD0.9 km
  • Cafe Le Cordon Bleu0.8 km
  • Casanova & Daughters0.9 km
  • + 751 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.7 km
  • Farringdon0.8 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.5 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.5 km