WC1N 1HX 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00190352 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HX.
260
34
£ 55,000 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1N 1HX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. WC1N 1HX combines 68% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1N 1HX. The average age is 33.6. 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: 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 1HX is above average at 126 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
121 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.4 km
- The Fellow0.9 km
- Euston Tap0.7 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
- + 116 more
Restaurant, Cafe
668 nearby- British Medical Association0.5 km
- Bubble & Vape0.9 km
- CHOPPALUNA0.3 km
- Fare of London0.5 km
- North Sea Fish Restaurant0.4 km
- + 663 more
Takeaway Shop
192 nearby- Pasta Espressa0.9 km
- Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
- Indian Lounge0.9 km
- Wasabi1.0 km
- Q's Chicken1.0 km
- + 187 more
Retailers - Other
231 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.7 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store1.0 km
- Boots0.8 km
- City News0.7 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- + 226 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
105 nearby- Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
- CLINK 2610.7 km
- County Hotel0.5 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.8 km
- The Kingsley Hotel0.6 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Tian Tian Market0.2 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- London Euston0.9 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.0 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1HX · Data under Open Government Licence