Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HX.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed15.8%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Other theft358
Theft from the person340
Anti-social behaviour254
Violence and sexual offences250
Public order75

school Local Schools

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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.0 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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