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London (WC1)
The WC1 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 0 individual postcodes.
There are 0 electoral wards in the WC1 postcode area, including London, which come under the local authority of the Camden Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 33% of people in WC1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WC1 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
Demographics
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Greater London
WC1 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
WC1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WC1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
| Outward Code | WC1 |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Camden 028 |
| LSOA Name | Camden 028A |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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From the Postcode Area blog
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.