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People & Demographics
Eagle Street, London
WC1R 4AJCamden
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 WC1R 4AJ.
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
The Census 2021 identifies the population density of this area (closest match to OA output area) as 9,474 people per square kilometre. This detail sheds light on the area's living density, revealing whether it feels bustling or more spacious.
Postcode WC1R 4AJ has a population density that's slightly higher than the regional average of 5597.6 people per km2. This suggests a moderately bustling area, with closer housing, a lively community of people, and convenient access to shops, schools, and transport links. The increased density can create a vibrant and well-connected atmosphere, however it may also mean higher demand for resources and slightly less personal space compared to quieter postcode areas.
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69Population Density.
Category | WC1R 4AJ* | 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 WC1R 4AJ are married?
As per Census 2021, 16.2% of people in the postcode WC1R 4AJ are married or in a civil partnership. This figure is lower than than the marriage rate across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, representing a difference of -63.8%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
16.2%
-63.8%Percentage of people in WC1R 4AJ who are married.
Category | WC1R 4AJ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 197 | 7,103,985 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 129 (65.5%) | 3,282,327 (46.2%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 32 (16.2%) | 2,843,230 (40.0%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 32 (16.2%) | 2,819,968 (39.7%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 30 (15.2%) | 2,793,106 (39.3%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 2 (1.0%) | 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 | 0 (0.0%) | 165,884 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 0 (0.0%) | 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 | 21 (10.7%) | 516,854 (7.3%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 21 (10.7%) | 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 | 15 (7.6%) | 295,690 (4.2%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 15 (7.6%) | 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
Children aged 15 and under account for 8.4% of the population of WC1R 4AJ, compared to 17.3%% across the whole of England. On the senior side of the spectrum, 22% are 65 or older, encompassing the retirement-age group.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
22%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | WC1R 4AJ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 215 | 8,799,725 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 6 (2.8%) | 528,956 (6.0%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 5 (2.3%) | 531,493 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 7 (3.3%) | 535,442 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 8 (3.7%) | 489,386 (5.6%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 43 (20.0%) | 589,185 (6.7%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 24 (11.2%) | 786,549 (8.9%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 11 (5.1%) | 808,343 (9.2%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 12 (5.6%) | 735,707 (8.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 7 (3.3%) | 667,284 (7.6%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 11 (5.1%) | 593,970 (6.7%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 15 (7.0%) | 573,792 (6.5%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 6 (2.8%) | 511,615 (5.8%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 11 (5.1%) | 404,585 (4.6%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 12 (5.6%) | 306,343 (3.5%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 10 (4.7%) | 269,137 (3.1%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 7 (3.3%) | 189,664 (2.2%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 7 (3.3%) | 140,664 (1.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 13 (6.0%) | 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
Census data from 2021 shows that 22.4% of the households in the postcode WC1R 4AJ are single-person homes. This figure is higher than than the average across England & Wales, marking a difference of 75.0% compared to the nationwide statistic, where 12.8% of households are occupied by one person.
22.4%
75.0%Percentage of WC1R 4AJ households that contain a single person.
Category | WC1R 4AJ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 116 | 3,423,890 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 63 (54.3%) | 1,001,983 (29.3%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 26 (22.4%) | 313,049 (9.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 37 (31.9%) | 688,934 (20.1%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 40 (34.5%) | 1,986,263 (58.0%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 6 (5.2%) | 148,209 (4.3%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 8 (6.9%) | 977,165 (28.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 2 (1.7%) | 256,539 (7.5%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 4 (3.4%) | 541,099 (15.8%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 2 (1.7%) | 179,527 (5.2%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 6 (5.2%) | 349,419 (10.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 6 (5.2%) | 229,339 (6.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 0 (0.0%) | 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 | 19 (16.4%) | 453,937 (13.3%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 9 (7.8%) | 267,852 (7.8%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 10 (8.6%) | 186,085 (5.4%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 1 (0.9%) | 57,533 (1.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 1 (0.9%) | 57,533 (1.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 13 (11.2%) | 435,644 (12.7%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 1 (0.9%) | 160,669 (4.7%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 12 (10.3%) | 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 - E00004546), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (WC1R 4AJ) 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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