WC1N 1EX is an active urban area on Herbrand Street, 0.1km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1EX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00174659 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1EX.
239
36
£ 55,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1EX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, WC1N 1EX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1EX. The average age is 36.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1EX are high at 161 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
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Argyle Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Christopher Hatton Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
226 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.7 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store1.0 km
- Boots0.8 km
- City News0.6 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 221 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
103 nearby- Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
- CLINK 2610.7 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.4 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.5 km
- + 98 more
Pub, NightClub
117 nearby- The Fellow0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.3 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- Flight Club Darts LTD0.8 km
- + 112 more
Restaurant, Cafe
651 nearby- Bisou1.0 km
- CANTON TASTE0.9 km
- Chuck Burgers0.9 km
- Gazelle Dates0.7 km
- Kings Cross Tandoori0.8 km
- + 646 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.8 km
- M&S Simply Food0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
180 nearby- Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
- Indian Lounge0.8 km
- Wasabi0.9 km
- Q's Chicken0.9 km
- Pasta Espressa0.8 km
- + 175 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.8 km
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1EX · Data under Open Government Licence