Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1H 0AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

385

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

26%

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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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in WC1H 0AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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

WC1H 0AR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1H 0AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (303 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00174653 (shared with 74 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 0AR. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.4%
Asian / British Asian40.5%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WC1H 0AR are high at 303 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 person612
Other theft577
Violence and sexual offences414
Anti-social behaviour396
Shoplifting251

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.7 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.7 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

608 nearby
  • BAMBOO INN0.9 km
  • Mai Sushi0.6 km
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant1.0 km
  • Gazelle Dates0.6 km
  • Kings Cross Tandoori1.0 km
  • + 603 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

153 nearby
  • Creams1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero Express0.9 km
  • Indian Lounge1.0 km
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.1 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
  • + 148 more
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Retailers - Other

156 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.8 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • City News0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Ethio Stores0.7 km
  • + 151 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

92 nearby
  • Alhambra Hotel0.8 km
  • CLINK 2611.0 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.4 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.2 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.7 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

83 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.8 km
  • The Cock Tavern0.8 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
  • Lucas Arms1.0 km
  • + 78 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.4 km