Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1E 6HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1E 6HB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

266

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1E 6HB 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1E 6HB spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC1E 6HB is an active urban area located 0.4km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1E 6HB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (796 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6HB are sourced from Output Area E00004195 (shared with 139 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 WC1E 6HB. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.0%
Asian / British Asian22.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WC1E 6HB are high at 796 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 person1821
Other theft1154
Anti-social behaviour597
Shoplifting549
Violence and sexual offences440

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

119 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.7 km
  • Euston Tap0.8 km
  • The Old Nick1.0 km
  • The Square Pig0.8 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.4 km
  • + 114 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1087 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.7 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.8 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.7 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.9 km
  • Fare of London0.6 km
  • + 1082 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

201 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.8 km
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.3 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.3 km
  • Falafel0.8 km
  • Purely Falafel0.3 km
  • + 196 more
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Retailers - Other

256 nearby
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.9 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.4 km
  • Centre Point Food Store0.4 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.3 km
  • + 251 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

91 nearby
  • County Hotel0.7 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.1 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.2 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.3 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.5 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • Sainsbury’s Supermarket1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.0 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km
  • London St-Pancras1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.5 km