Postcode Analysis Camden, London

NEW OXFORD STREET, WC1A 1HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW OXFORD STREET, WC1A 1HH.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1A 1HH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC1A 1HH has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1A 1HH is an active urban area on New Oxford Street, 0.4km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1A 1HH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1A 1HH are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1A 1HH. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1A 1HH are high at 1195 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person3155
Other theft2180
Anti-social behaviour987
Violence and sexual offences896
Shoplifting825

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1420 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Almost Saturday0.8 km
  • Aramark Limited0.8 km
  • Dirty Martini1.0 km
  • Swingers West End1.0 km
  • + 1415 more
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Retailers - Other

283 nearby
  • Argyll News0.8 km
  • Lina Stores0.6 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.4 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.4 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 278 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

80 nearby
  • Treehouse Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Me Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.6 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

200 nearby
  • Mai Sushi0.6 km
  • Hibox0.6 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.5 km
  • Simply Thai0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 195 more
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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.5 km
  • Simmons Bar0.6 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.8 km
  • + 102 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Kings Cross1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km