Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GOWER STREET, WC1E 6HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWER STREET, WC1E 6HH.

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 6HH 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 6HH spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £915k.

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

WC1E 6HH is an active urban area on Gower Street, 0.3km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1E 6HH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (391 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £915k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6HH 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 6HH. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 915,000

3 sales · Mean £ 943,333

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

Crime rates near WC1E 6HH are high at 391 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 person729
Other theft712
Shoplifting437
Anti-social behaviour419
Violence and sexual offences372

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.9 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.0 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.7 km
  • Euston Tap0.7 km
  • Hudson's House0.4 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.9 km
  • Black Horse0.5 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

960 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.6 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.7 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.7 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.8 km
  • Fare of London0.5 km
  • + 955 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

197 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.6 km
  • Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • GONG CHA GOODGE ST0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Salad Med0.4 km
  • + 192 more
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Retailers - Other

245 nearby
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.8 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Patkins0.4 km
  • CARD FACTORY0.2 km
  • Fitness First Tottenham Court Road0.3 km
  • + 240 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

88 nearby
  • County Hotel0.6 km
  • Dean St Town House0.8 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
  • The Grafton Hotel0.6 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.8 km
  • London Kings Cross1.2 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km