Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GOWER STREET, WC1E 6HJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

527

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1E 6HJ 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 29, 57% renting. WC1E 6HJ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

WC1E 6HJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Gower Street, 0.2km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1E 6HJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (403 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.9M.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1E 6HJ are sourced from Output Area E00004193 (shared with 32 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 6HJ. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.3%
Asian / British Asian44.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,950,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,950,000

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

Crime rates near WC1E 6HJ are high at 403 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 theft711
Theft from the person603
Shoplifting438
Violence and sexual offences417
Anti-social behaviour405

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.8 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

844 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.4 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.5 km
  • VENEXINO0.5 km
  • Warburg Institute0.2 km
  • Mai Sushi0.9 km
  • + 839 more
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Takeaway Shop

181 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.7 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.6 km
  • H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.7 km
  • Yum Bun1.0 km
  • + 176 more
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Retailers - Other

215 nearby
  • City News0.8 km
  • Ethio Stores0.9 km
  • Euston Metro0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • W H Smith plc0.8 km
  • + 210 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

87 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.5 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.6 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
  • + 82 more
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Pub, NightClub

95 nearby
  • Crown & Anchor1.0 km
  • The Montague on the Gardens0.5 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.8 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.7 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS1.0 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Mini H Mart0.4 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Warren Street Underground Station0.5 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.5 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.5 km