WC2H is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 346 active and 555 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WC2H (35%) is characterised by a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (33%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community. Overall, WC2H is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in WC2H are around £748k, down 10.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC2H at 8164 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WC2H demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Camden, London
WC2H House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC2H postcode area.
groups
Population2,611
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 54,600 /yr
work
Employed49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
4/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
2/10psychology
Area Character
With 45% social renting, WC2H is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.
home £748,291 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian25.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed14.4%
Economic Activity
49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Theft from the person8325
Other theft4770
Anti-social behaviour2017
Violence and sexual offences1871
Shoplifting1007
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Premier Inn London Leicester Square
- Thistle Hotel Trafalgar Square
- CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED
- Covent Garden Hotel
- The Radisson Edwardian
- + 4 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Break Point
- Wanyoo
- ALPHAGREEN GROUP LIMITED
- AntiBac-Pack Limited
- ARNABEET
- + 74 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Pennine Way Ltd
- The London Cocktail Club
- Two Brewers
- 1989 Clubhouse
- Clubhouse 5
- + 16 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
215 nearby- RA'S BANCHAN BAR
- SOFT SERVE SOCIETY
- Hippodrome Casino
- Hong Kong Buffet
- Jin Li
- + 210 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's
- TESCO
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Apna Adda
- Seoul Plaza
- Apple Butter Cafe
- BAB MANSOUR
- BEIRUT GARDEN
- + 42 more
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Area Profile: WC2H · Data under Open Government Licence