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People & Demographics
28B Bernard St, London WC1N 1LT
WC1N 1LXCamden
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in WC1N 1LX.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
According to Census 2021, the population density of the WC1N 1LX neighbourhood (closest match to OA output area) is 13,333 people per square kilometre. This statistic provides a clear picture of how many residents share each square kilometre, offering valuable insight into the area's level of urbanisation and living conditions.
WC1N 1LX has a population density notably higher than the regional average based on Census 2021 data. This level of population density is typical of more urbanised locations, where housing is packed closer together, and amenities like shops, schools, and transport are often within walking distance. The area is likely to have a vibrant community with plenty of activity.
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138Population Density.
Category | WC1N 1LX* | London | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in WC1N 1LX are married?
The 2021 Census reports that 15% of residents in the postcode WC1N 1LX are either married or in a civil partnership. This rate is lower than than the overall figure for England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a difference of -66.4%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
15%
-66.4%Percentage of people in WC1N 1LX who are married.
Category | WC1N 1LX* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 246 | 7,103,985 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 191 (77.6%) | 3,282,327 (46.2%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 37 (15.0%) | 2,843,230 (40.0%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 37 (15.0%) | 2,819,968 (39.7%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 35 (14.2%) | 2,793,106 (39.3%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 2 (0.8%) | 26,862 (0.4%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 23,262 (0.3%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 7,946 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 15,316 (0.2%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 7 (2.8%) | 165,884 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 7 (2.8%) | 164,083 (2.3%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 1,801 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 8 (3.3%) | 516,854 (7.3%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 8 (3.3%) | 514,117 (7.2%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 2,737 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 3 (1.2%) | 295,690 (4.2%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 3 (1.2%) | 294,837 (4.2%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 853 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
In the WC1N 1LX postcode, 5% of the population consists of children aged 15 and under, compared with 17.3% across the whole of England. Meanwhile, 5.5% of residents are aged 65 or older, covering those who are of retirement age. This compares to 21.8% across England & Wales.
This is a significant difference, which could be due to a low stock of smaller properties, or lack of access to healthcare facilities nearby.
5.5%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | WC1N 1LX* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 260 | 8,799,725 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 8 (3.1%) | 528,956 (6.0%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 4 (1.5%) | 531,493 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 1 (0.4%) | 535,442 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 6 (2.3%) | 489,386 (5.6%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 48 (18.5%) | 589,185 (6.7%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 65 (25.0%) | 786,549 (8.9%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 49 (18.8%) | 808,343 (9.2%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 14 (5.4%) | 735,707 (8.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 14 (5.4%) | 667,284 (7.6%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 12 (4.6%) | 593,970 (6.7%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 13 (5.0%) | 573,792 (6.5%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 7 (2.7%) | 511,615 (5.8%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 4 (1.5%) | 404,585 (4.6%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 2 (0.8%) | 306,343 (3.5%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 3 (1.2%) | 269,137 (3.1%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 2 (0.8%) | 189,664 (2.2%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 3 (1.2%) | 140,664 (1.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 5 (1.9%) | 137,610 (1.6%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
From the Census 2021, we find that 4.8% of households in the WC1N 1LX postcode consist of just one person. This is lower than when compared to England & Wales as a whole, with a variance of -62.5% from the national average, where 12.8% are single-person households.
4.8%
-62.5%Percentage of WC1N 1LX households that contain a single person.
Category | WC1N 1LX* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 188 | 3,423,890 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 138 (73.4%) | 1,001,983 (29.3%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 9 (4.8%) | 313,049 (9.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 129 (68.6%) | 688,934 (20.1%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 36 (19.1%) | 1,986,263 (58.0%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 2 (1.1%) | 148,209 (4.3%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 12 (6.4%) | 977,165 (28.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 7 (3.7%) | 256,539 (7.5%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 5 (2.7%) | 541,099 (15.8%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 0 (0.0%) | 179,527 (5.2%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 13 (6.9%) | 349,419 (10.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 12 (6.4%) | 229,339 (6.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 1 (0.5%) | 101,486 (3.0%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 18,594 (0.5%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 7 (3.7%) | 453,937 (13.3%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 0 (0.0%) | 267,852 (7.8%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 7 (3.7%) | 186,085 (5.4%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 2 (1.1%) | 57,533 (1.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 2 (1.1%) | 57,533 (1.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 14 (7.4%) | 435,644 (12.7%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 1 (0.5%) | 160,669 (4.7%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 13 (6.9%) | 274,975 (8.0%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00190352), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (WC1N 1LX) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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