Postcode Analysis Camden, London

SIDMOUTH STREET, WC1H 8JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIDMOUTH STREET, WC1H 8JJ.

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Population

589

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1H 8JJ 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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2/10
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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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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in WC1H 8JJ — 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 8JJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Sidmouth Street, 0.3km 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 8JJ 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 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 8JJ are sourced from Output Area E00190357 (shared with 20 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 8JJ. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.1%
Asian / British Asian35.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed21.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 8JJ are high at 182 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour571
Other theft513
Violence and sexual offences460
Theft from the person400
Shoplifting168

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.6 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.4 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • City News0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • + 128 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

72 nearby
  • Alhambra Hotel0.3 km
  • CLINK 2610.1 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.1 km
  • Avonmore Hotel0.5 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.8 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

83 nearby
  • 2Northdown0.5 km
  • The Fellow0.4 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.4 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.5 km
  • Cafe Kick0.7 km
  • + 78 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

393 nearby
  • Bisou0.3 km
  • CANTON TASTE0.3 km
  • Caravan Kings Cross0.7 km
  • Chuck Burgers0.3 km
  • Gazelle Dates0.7 km
  • + 388 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Little Waitrose0.4 km
  • Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

113 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express0.4 km
  • Indian Lounge0.3 km
  • LE BAB0.8 km
  • Notes0.7 km
  • Pasty Shop Unit 70.5 km
  • + 108 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
  • London Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km