WC1N 1HJ is an active urban area on Herbrand Street, 0.2km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1HJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £675k, down 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00004184 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HJ.
202
38
£ 60,000 /yr
41%
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 1HJ has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1HJ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 682,500
4 sales · Mean £ 645,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1HJ are high at 192 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
Argyle Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Edith Neville Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.2 km
- Euston Tap0.5 km
- Union Tavern Public House1.0 km
- Jamboree0.8 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
608 nearby- British Medical Association0.2 km
- Bubble & Vape0.7 km
- CHOPPALUNA0.2 km
- COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.9 km
- Fare of London0.3 km
- + 603 more
Takeaway Shop
170 nearby- Pasta Espressa0.7 km
- ChangePlease0.7 km
- Dajaj Dajaj0.9 km
- ITSU0.7 km
- LUPO BROS0.9 km
- + 165 more
Retailers - Other
172 nearby- Karma Cola0.8 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.3 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.3 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- + 167 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
100 nearby- County Hotel0.3 km
- Hurricane Room0.8 km
- The Gyle0.6 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Keystone House0.9 km
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Tian Tian Market0.2 km
- M&S Simply Food0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.7 km
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1HJ · Data under Open Government Licence