Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HUNTER STREET, WC1N 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTER STREET, WC1N 1BG.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1N 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, WC1N 1BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WC1N 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area on Hunter Street, 0.4km from St Pancras in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1BG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (194 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £705k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00004175 (shared with 8 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 WC1N 1BG. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 732,500

6 sales · Mean £ 739,500

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

Crime rates near WC1N 1BG are high at 194 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft581
Anti-social behaviour506
Theft from the person487
Violence and sexual offences364
Public order123

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.2 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • Kensons News0.6 km
  • Mikels Coffee Company1.0 km
  • Normans Newsagents0.9 km
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • + 134 more
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Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • Calthorpe Arms0.5 km
  • Bermondsey Pub Company Limited1.0 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.9 km
  • Exmouth Arms Euston0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)0.8 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

470 nearby
  • Autograph At UCLH0.9 km
  • Burger and Shake0.1 km
  • Garfunkels1.0 km
  • Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.8 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.3 km
  • + 465 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

136 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • The Pequod 20160.2 km
  • EDEN0.9 km
  • Falafel Hub0.9 km
  • Feed The Village1.0 km
  • + 131 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

91 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.9 km
  • The Square Tavern1.0 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.7 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.3 km
  • Macdonald Hotel0.4 km
  • + 86 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.5 km