Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CROMER STREET, WC1H 8LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMER STREET, WC1H 8LG.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

281

cake
Avg Age

33

payments
Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

work
Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: WC1H 8LG 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

WC1H 8LG has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

home £545,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1H 8LG is an up-and-coming urban area on Cromer Street, 0.2km 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 8LG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 71% 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 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £545k. 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 8LG are sourced from Output Area E00004670 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1H 8LG. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.4%
Asian / British Asian36.1%
Black / African / Caribbean21.7%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

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

£ 545,000

1 sales · Mean £ 545,000

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

Crime rates near WC1H 8LG are high at 186 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 behaviour565
Other theft555
Violence and sexual offences472
Theft from the person423
Shoplifting178

school Local Schools

P

Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.2 km
A

Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
A

Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
P

Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
A

The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.7 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
S

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.8 km
P

Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

115 nearby
  • SUSHI DAILY0.9 km
  • Nisa0.3 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.8 km
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.8 km
  • Metro Express0.3 km
  • + 110 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

384 nearby
  • Express Cafe1.0 km
  • FIRIN1.0 km
  • Flat Iron0.5 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell0.9 km
  • Cafe Carmem0.1 km
  • + 379 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

72 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.2 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.4 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.2 km
  • Avonmore Hotel0.4 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.8 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

75 nearby
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings1.0 km
  • The Enterprise0.9 km
  • The Library Bar0.9 km
  • Lucas Arms0.1 km
  • The Queens Head0.8 km
  • + 70 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

105 nearby
  • EVREST FOODSERVICE1.0 km
  • Fortitude Bakery0.6 km
  • Basilico0.9 km
  • Brambletye Fruit Farms0.9 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.9 km
  • + 100 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.4 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Little Waitrose0.4 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.4 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km

Bus Stops

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