Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CHENIES MEWS, WC1E 6HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHENIES MEWS, WC1E 6HU.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British42.3%
Asian / British Asian44.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Other theft653
Theft from the person593
Violence and sexual offences464
Anti-social behaviour434
Shoplifting338

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.7 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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