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455HOUSEHOLDS
5.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£52,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WC1A POSTCODE REGION

London (WC1A)

The WC1A postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 555 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the WC1A postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Camden Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in WC1A 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 WC1A are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The WC1A postcode is in the City of Westminster in the Greater London region in the UK. It is situated at the heart of the city and covers a range of areas including Holborn, Bloomsbury, Gray's Inn Road and the British Museum. The postcode is separated into WC1A, WC1B and WC1E and contains some of London's most prestigious places of residence, retail areas, businesses and educational institutions.

WC1A is home to the West End; one of the most iconic and renowned districts in London. It is well known for its theatres, musical shows, comedy venues and restaurants and includes areas such as Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Oxford Street. The postcode also houses several educational institutions and places of work, such as Gray's Inn Road which runs alongside the many courts and institutions of the British legal system.

The postcode is characterised by its rich and celebrated history, culture and architecture. Its scenery is one of the most celebrated and recognisable in the country, with the Museum of London and the British Museum located on its doorstep. Other famous landmarks of WC1A include the renowned Charles Dickens Museum, the Royal Opera House and the British Library.

Furthermore, the area is home to many of London's premier stores and retailers. Oxford Street is one of London's most prestigious shopping streets and is renowned for its range of stores. Other shopping areas located in the postcode include Chancery Lane, Tottenham Court Road and St. Pancras International.

The WC1A postcode also offers a wide variety of entertainment, from the modern West End cinemas and the New British Musical Theatre to the many pubs, clubs and bars of the City of Westminster.

In addition, the district is well connected, with a number of tube stations and railway services. Several major Underground lines connect the WC1A postcode to other parts of London. The area is also served by the Metropolitan line, which runs between Kilburn Park and Aldgate. Other modes of transport in the area include regular bus routes and frequent cycle routes for cyclists.

WC1A is a dynamic and varied postcode, offering a unique combination of renowned historic venues, world-famous shopping areas, vibrant entertainment and excellent transport links.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75%WORKING
  • 25%UNEMPLOYED

25% of people in WC1A are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 39%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 43%WHITE
  • 57%NON-WHITE

43% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

WC1AGreater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

WC1A 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.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWC1A
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameCamden 028
LSOA NameCamden 028A
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCamden
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WC1A Electoral Wards

The postal region of WC1A, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Holborn
Bloomsbury
London
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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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