Postcode Analysis Camden, London

SIDMOUTH STREET, WC1H 8JN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

396

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WC1H 8JN has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 8JN is an active urban area 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 8JN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 8JN are sourced from Output Area E00004678 (shared with 15 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 8JN. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.2%
Asian / British Asian29.0%
Black / African / Caribbean17.4%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 436,666

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

Crime rates near WC1H 8JN are high at 158 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 behaviour530
Other theft467
Violence and sexual offences435
Theft from the person380
Shoplifting160

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.2 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
S

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

406 nearby
  • 1+1 Rougamo0.9 km
  • Abokado0.8 km
  • Aramark@warner Bros. House.0.8 km
  • Banh Mi Bay0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • + 401 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

113 nearby
  • Banh Mi Aha0.6 km
  • Dibs0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • SEOUL FOOD0.8 km
  • EVREST FOODSERVICE0.9 km
  • + 108 more
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Retailers - Other

130 nearby
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.4 km
  • M & R Halal0.6 km
  • EUSTON FOOD BANK1.0 km
  • Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing0.7 km
  • + 125 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

87 nearby
  • Hat & Tun1.0 km
  • The Enterprise0.8 km
  • City Pride Public House1.0 km
  • Ninth Ward London0.9 km
  • The Old Nick0.9 km
  • + 82 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

72 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
  • Mabledon Court Hotel0.6 km
  • St Mungos Hostel0.9 km
  • City Inn Russell Square Hotel0.5 km
  • Fairway Hotel0.4 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
  • London Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.4 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