WC1H 0HW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Upper Woburn Place, 0.3km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1H 0HW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (227 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 6.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 0HW are sourced from Output Area E00004177 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER WOBURN PLACE, WC1H 0HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER WOBURN PLACE, WC1H 0HW.
237
27
£ 60,000 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 60% private renter occupancy, WC1H 0HW is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1H 0HW. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 340,000
6 sales · Mean £ 341,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1H 0HW are high at 227 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
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Argyle Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Edith Neville Primary School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
Regent High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
497 nearby- Broski Lounge0.7 km
- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.5 km
- Salaam Namaste0.9 km
- VENEXINO0.7 km
- Warburg Institute0.3 km
- + 492 more
Takeaway Shop
141 nearby- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- Creams0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- The Pequod 20160.5 km
- Caffe Nero Express0.6 km
- + 136 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
91 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Alhambra Hotel0.6 km
- CLINK 2610.7 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.2 km
- + 86 more
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Jai News0.6 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.7 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.6 km
- + 135 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.5 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.7 km
- Mini H Mart0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
81 nearby- 2Northdown1.0 km
- The Fellow0.8 km
- GRAVITY DRINKS1.0 km
- The Friend at Hand0.5 km
- The Swan0.7 km
- + 76 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 Station0.3 km
- Euston Underground Station0.3 km
- Euston Underground Station0.3 km
- Euston Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1H0HW · Data under Open Government Licence