WC1N 1HN is an active urban area on Herbrand Street, 0.2km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1HN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £632k, up 14.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00004184 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HN.
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
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in WC1N 1HN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1HN. 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
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
£ 647,000
5 sales · Mean £ 626,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1HN are high at 190 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
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
612 nearby- German Gymnasium1.0 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING1.0 km
- PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.9 km
- Broski Lounge0.8 km
- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.2 km
- + 607 more
Takeaway Shop
170 nearby- Easy Tiger0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- The Pequod 20160.2 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 165 more
Retailers - Other
167 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Jai News0.8 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.9 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.8 km
- + 162 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
98 nearby- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.7 km
- Avonmore Hotel0.2 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.6 km
- Celtic Hotel0.3 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Lucas Arms0.7 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.9 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- The Water Rats0.7 km
- O'Neill's0.5 km
- + 101 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.7 km
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Euston Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1HN · Data under Open Government Licence