29,185TOTAL POPULATION
12,405HOUSEHOLDS
8.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£52,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WC1 POSTCODE REGION

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 -1 electoral wards in the WC1 postcode area, including 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.


WC1 is a postcode district located in the centre of London in the United Kingdom. The postcode covers the area near the Holborn, Bloomsbury, and St Pancras districts, as well as parts of the City of Westminster and Camden. It is bounded by the W1 postcode to the west, the N1 postcode to the north, the N19 and E1 postcodes to the east, and the SE1 postcode to the south.

WC1 includes Bloomsbury, Gray's Inn, and all of the University of London, including the World Heritage Site of the British Museum. It is well known for its many literary and cultural institutions, such as the British Library, the British Film Institute, Senate House Library, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Part of the University of London is also located in this district, as well as several hospitals, including the Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital.

Other landmarks in the district include Gray's Inn, the Royal Courts of Justice, Lincoln's Inn, and the postal sorting office at Mount Pleasant. Oxford Street, often known as the main shopping street in the UK, is just outside the WC1 district. The British Museum, Covent Garden, the British Library, and the British Film Institute are all located within the boundaries of this district.

The WC1 postcode is serviced by a range of public transport links, such as the London Underground with stations at Kings Cross/St Pancras, Russell Square and Goodge Street. It is also served by numerous bus routes, as well as the London Overground. The district is within walking distance of many of London's major attractions such as the West End, the Strand, and London Zoo.

WC1 is an area of central London, rich in history and culture and home to some of the country's most iconic landmarks. It's a great place for tourists, scholars, and locals alike to explore and experience the best of British culture.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 65%WORKING
  • 35%UNEMPLOYED

35% of people in WC1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 38%WHITE
  • 62%NON-WHITE

38% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WC1Greater London

Greater London

The county of 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.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWC1
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameCamden 028
LSOA NameCamden 028A
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCamden
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WC1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WC1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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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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