WC1E 6HU is a lively urban neighbourhood on Chenies Mews, 0.3km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (369 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6HU are sourced from Output Area E00004193 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHENIES MEWS, WC1E 6HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHENIES MEWS, WC1E 6HU.
527
29
£ 60,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1E 6HU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WC1E 6HU is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 57% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1E 6HU. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,395,000
Terraced
£ 1,725,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,725,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1E 6HU are high at 369 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Argyle Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
81 nearby- Skinners Arms0.9 km
- The Signal Box PH0.7 km
- Mabel's Tavern0.7 km
- Queens Head & Artichoke0.8 km
- The Lucky Saint0.7 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
719 nearby- BT Judd Street0.8 km
- LEON0.8 km
- Nando's0.7 km
- Bon Appetit Canteen0.7 km
- Sandwich Street Cafe0.8 km
- + 714 more
Takeaway Shop
145 nearby- Burger King Barrier Line0.7 km
- NONOS0.8 km
- Fortitude Bakery0.7 km
- ZIZI FACTORY LTD1.0 km
- Mai Sushi0.9 km
- + 140 more
Retailers - Other
154 nearby- Ambala Sweet Centre0.6 km
- Mestizo Market0.7 km
- Supersave0.7 km
- Sweet Exspress0.6 km
- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.8 km
- + 149 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
82 nearby- The Grange Fitzrovia Hotel0.6 km
- The Langham London0.9 km
- Treehouse Hotel0.9 km
- City Inn Russell Square Hotel0.6 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell1.0 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Mini H Mart0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.6 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Warren Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Euston Square Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1E6HU · Data under Open Government Licence