Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1H 0EF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

WC1H 0EF is a student and graduate zone — average age 26, 48% 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

WC1H 0EF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 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. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 (224 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 0EF 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 0EF. 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.

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

Crime rates near WC1H 0EF are high at 224 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 theft593
Theft from the person540
Anti-social behaviour432
Violence and sexual offences411
Public order132

school Local Schools

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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.5 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 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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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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.9 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.4 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.4 km
  • I &J DRINKS LTD0.9 km
  • Ideal Stores0.7 km
  • + 134 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

78 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.3 km
  • Euston Tap0.2 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.5 km
  • The Swan0.8 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.5 km
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

509 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.1 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.4 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.3 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.7 km
  • Fare of London0.1 km
  • + 504 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

143 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.4 km
  • SUSHI ON JONES1.0 km
  • Tacobell0.8 km
  • THE BUMBLES BEES0.4 km
  • Walkmisu0.4 km
  • + 138 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

91 nearby
  • County Hotel0.1 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.3 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel1.0 km
  • George Hotel0.3 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.3 km