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.
Area Analysis Camden, London
WC1H House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC1H postcode area.
groups
Population6,809
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Avg Age36
payments
Avg Income£ 48,500 /yr
work
Employed35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
1/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
4/10directions_transitTransit
5/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
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
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mapGeographic Location
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
P
Argyle Primary School
Good366 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Alhambra Hotel
- Ambassadors Hotel in Bloomsbury
- Avonmore Hotel
- Central Hotel
- City Inn Russell Square Hotel
- + 27 more
local_bar
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
fastfood
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
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Area Profile: WC1H · Data under Open Government Licence