Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1H 8AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1H 8AG.

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Population

549

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1H 8AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in WC1H 8AG — 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 8AG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from St Pancras in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1H 8AG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (260 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00004658 (shared with 59 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 8AG. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.2%
Asian / British Asian34.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near WC1H 8AG are high at 260 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft841
Anti-social behaviour618
Theft from the person523
Violence and sexual offences464
Shoplifting230

school Local Schools

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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.5 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.7 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.7 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils0.8 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • Bodega Rita's0.8 km
  • Raw Press0.8 km
  • Sons & Daughters0.8 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.8 km
  • Nisa0.2 km
  • + 99 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

317 nearby
  • Common Grind Kings Cross T1.0 km
  • HOARE LEA0.8 km
  • Lightroom KX LTD0.9 km
  • RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.9 km
  • Express Cafe0.8 km
  • + 312 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

94 nearby
  • HIDEN0.8 km
  • SUSHI ON JONES0.6 km
  • Tacobell1.0 km
  • THE BUMBLES BEES0.4 km
  • Walkmisu0.7 km
  • + 89 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

65 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.5 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.3 km
  • St Mungos Hostel0.7 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy1.0 km
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

64 nearby
  • GRAVITY DRINKS1.0 km
  • The Friend at Hand0.7 km
  • The Swan0.9 km
  • The Lady Ottoline1.0 km
  • The Lexington0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.5 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.2 km
  • London St-Pancras0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
  • Kings Cross Underground Station0.1 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.2 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.2 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.2 km