Area Analysis Camden, London

WC1H House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC1H postcode area.

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Population

6,809

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WC1H has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

home £488,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1H is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 310 active and 362 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WC1H (36%) is characterised by a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (34%). A further 24% of the district is made up of a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood. Overall, WC1H is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in WC1H are around £488k, down 3.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC1H at 840 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, WC1H has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WC1H demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.2%
Asian / British Asian30.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour1346
Other theft1182
Theft from the person1068
Violence and sexual offences821
Public order261

school Local Schools

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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Alhambra Hotel
  • Ambassadors Hotel in Bloomsbury
  • Avonmore Hotel
  • Central Hotel
  • City Inn Russell Square Hotel
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Dolphin Public House
  • The Harrison
  • The Place Theatre Bar
  • Mabel's Tavern
  • McGlynn Freehouse
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Baxterstorey LTD
  • Nonna Selena
  • Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
  • Bloomsbury Cafe
  • British Medical Association
  • + 36 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • MOMO'S GARDEN CAFE
  • MUNCHIES BUBBLE TEA CAFE
  • NONOS
  • Pret a Manger
  • THE BUMBLES BEES
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel
  • Bloomsbury Food & Wine
  • Ethio Stores
  • Euro Food & Wine
  • Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
  • + 6 more