Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1H 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1H 0AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

546

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 26, 48% renting. WC1H 0AF has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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

WC1H 0AF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (228 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00004173 (shared with 83 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 WC1H 0AF. The average age is 26.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.6%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WC1H 0AF are high at 228 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 theft520
Theft from the person473
Anti-social behaviour426
Violence and sexual offences396
Public order121

school Local Schools

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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.4 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.5 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils0.7 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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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

451 nearby
  • Pal's Cafe0.9 km
  • Autograph At UCLH0.5 km
  • Burger and Shake0.4 km
  • Garfunkels0.6 km
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.7 km
  • + 446 more
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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Mikels Coffee Company0.6 km
  • Normans Newsagents0.5 km
  • Simply Fresh0.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Wall Street Journal Europe0.9 km
  • + 128 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.5 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

132 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.7 km
  • Aux Pains De Papy0.8 km
  • Mc Donalds0.6 km
  • Crystal Kebab0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • + 127 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

86 nearby
  • Hurricane Room0.8 km
  • The Gyle0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Keystone House0.9 km
  • Astor Museum Inn0.9 km
  • + 81 more
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Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • Jamboree0.9 km
  • Charles 1 Public House0.9 km
  • Miller's Bar0.8 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.6 km
  • The Swan0.8 km
  • + 67 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.3 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Underground Station0.1 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km