Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1H 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1H 0AJ.

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Population

546

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 26, 48% renting. WC1H 0AJ 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

WC1H 0AJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (300 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00004173 (shared with 83 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 WC1H 0AJ. The average age is 26.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.6%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near WC1H 0AJ are high at 300 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 theft635
Theft from the person630
Violence and sexual offences456
Anti-social behaviour399
Public order146

school Local Schools

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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

536 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.5 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.6 km
  • VENEXINO0.5 km
  • Warburg Institute0.3 km
  • BAMBOO INN0.9 km
  • + 531 more
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Takeaway Shop

138 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Creams0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Pequod 20160.6 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.9 km
  • + 133 more
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Retailers - Other

143 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Jai News0.5 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.5 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.4 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Mini H Mart0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

92 nearby
  • Stay Belevedere Hotels Ltd @Comfort Inn Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.8 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.7 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
  • + 87 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • The Montague on the Gardens0.7 km
  • Skinners Arms0.6 km
  • The Signal Box PH0.4 km
  • Mabel's Tavern0.4 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.6 km
  • + 71 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras0.8 km
  • London St-Pancras0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.3 km