Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC2H 9PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 9PZ.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2H 9PZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC2H 9PZ has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WC2H 9PZ is an active urban area located 0.2km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2H 9PZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% 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.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 9PZ are sourced from Output Area E00004523 (shared with 48 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 WC2H 9PZ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.1%
Asian / British Asian24.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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Crime rates near WC2H 9PZ are high at 1200 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person3674
Other theft2599
Anti-social behaviour1072
Violence and sexual offences1059
Shoplifting784

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1325 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk1.0 km
  • BONU0.4 km
  • Kitchen Table1.0 km
  • POKE SHACK0.7 km
  • SIX BY NICO0.8 km
  • + 1320 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

191 nearby
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • ROOTS AND LEAVES0.8 km
  • The Sausage Chef0.9 km
  • BAB MANSOUR0.1 km
  • Crosstown Doughnuts0.7 km
  • + 186 more
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Retailers - Other

270 nearby
  • ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.2 km
  • Blacks0.5 km
  • DELIVEROO HOP LTD0.3 km
  • Russell News0.4 km
  • Sam's Stall0.2 km
  • + 265 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

76 nearby
  • Arosfa Hotel1.0 km
  • Arran House Hotel0.9 km
  • Cheshire Hotel0.4 km
  • Covent Garden Hotel0.1 km
  • Jesmond Hotel0.9 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • Marlborough Arms1.0 km
  • One Tun0.9 km
  • St Martin's Theatre0.2 km
  • The Crown0.0 km
  • The Fitzrovia0.8 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Amazon Fresh1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.7 km
  • City Thameslink1.6 km
  • Farringdon1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.2 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.2 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.3 km