WC1N 1EH is an active urban area located 0.3km from Aldwych in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
WC1N 1EH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00004544 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1N 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1EH.
276
35
£ 54,100 /yr
40%
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
WC1N 1EH has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1EH. The average age is 35.1. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1N 1EH is above average at 125 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Argyle Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
213 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.8 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.8 km
- Boots0.8 km
- City News0.8 km
- Ethio Stores0.7 km
- + 208 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
93 nearby- Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
- CLINK 2610.6 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.7 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
111 nearby- 2Northdown1.0 km
- The Fellow0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.6 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.5 km
- Cafe Kick0.8 km
- + 106 more
Restaurant, Cafe
538 nearby- Bisou0.8 km
- CANTON TASTE0.7 km
- Chuck Burgers0.8 km
- Gazelle Dates1.0 km
- Kings Cross Tandoori0.8 km
- + 533 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- M&S Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
168 nearby- Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
- Indian Lounge0.8 km
- Pasty Shop Unit 71.0 km
- Wasabi0.9 km
- Q's Chicken0.9 km
- + 163 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1EH · Data under Open Government Licence