Postcode Analysis Camden, London

KENTON STREET, WC1N 1NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENTON STREET, WC1N 1NN.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1N 1NN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC1N 1NN 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 82.5% year-on-year.

home £1,880,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1N 1NN is an up-and-coming urban area on Kenton Street, 0.4km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1NN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — 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 — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.9M, down 82.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1NN are sourced from Output Area E00004175 (shared with 8 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 1NN. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

Semi-Detached

£ 3,200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,200,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1N 1NN are high at 167 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft479
Anti-social behaviour418
Theft from the person404
Violence and sexual offences314
Public order96

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

505 nearby
  • BREDDOS TACOS1.0 km
  • German Gymnasium0.9 km
  • LEXINGTON CATERING0.9 km
  • BONU1.0 km
  • Kitchen Table1.0 km
  • + 500 more
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Retailers - Other

150 nearby
  • Blacks0.9 km
  • Cannaray Brands Limited1.0 km
  • DELIVEROO HOP LTD1.0 km
  • Dum Dum Donutterie0.7 km
  • Hotel Choclolat0.7 km
  • + 145 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

97 nearby
  • Arosfa Hotel0.6 km
  • Arran House Hotel0.7 km
  • Cheshire Hotel0.9 km
  • Harlingford Hotel0.2 km
  • Jesmond Hotel0.7 km
  • + 92 more
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Pub, NightClub

97 nearby
  • Marlborough Arms0.8 km
  • Phineas0.6 km
  • TCR Lounge Bar0.8 km
  • The Court0.9 km
  • The Euston Flyer0.4 km
  • + 92 more
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Takeaway Shop

148 nearby
  • ROOTS AND LEAVES1.0 km
  • The Sausage Chef0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • STUDIO 1080.7 km
  • + 143 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury’s Supermarket0.7 km
  • Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.5 km