WC1N 1BL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Hunter Street, 0.4km from St Pancras in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1N 1BL 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 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00190356 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNTER STREET, WC1N 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTER STREET, WC1N 1BL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1BL 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines WC1N 1BL — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1BL. The average age is 25.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 295,000
11 sales · Mean £ 364,818
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1BL are high at 177 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.
school Local Schools
Thomas Coram Centre
Argyle Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Winton Primary School
Edith Neville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
132 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.4 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.6 km
- Boots0.5 km
- City News0.5 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 127 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
90 nearby- Alhambra Hotel0.4 km
- CLINK 2610.4 km
- County Hotel0.4 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.4 km
- Avonmore Hotel0.2 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- 2Northdown0.7 km
- The Fellow0.6 km
- Euston Tap0.6 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.7 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
444 nearby- Bisou0.7 km
- CANTON TASTE0.6 km
- Caravan Kings Cross0.9 km
- Chuck Burgers0.6 km
- Gazelle Dates0.6 km
- + 439 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
129 nearby- Caffe Nero Express0.5 km
- Indian Lounge0.5 km
- LE BAB0.9 km
- Notes0.8 km
- Pasty Shop Unit 70.8 km
- + 124 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.5 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 Station0.4 km
- Kings Cross Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1BL · Data under Open Government Licence