Is WC1A 1BA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

5035 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WC1A 1BA. Most common: Other theft.

Other theft
1192
Theft from the person
873
Violence & sexual offences
755
Shoplifting
679
Anti-social behaviour
657
Public order
232
Robbery
152
Burglary
114

House prices

£815,159

Average price in Camden (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 10.1% year on year.

Terraced
£1,554,868
Semi-detached
£2,117,585
Detached
£3,645,110
Flat / maisonette
£671,443

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WC1A 1BA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WC1A 1BA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WC1A 1BA on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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