Postcode Analysis Camden, London

LEIGH STREET, WC1H 9EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH STREET, WC1H 9EW.

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Population

190

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1H 9EW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WC1H 9EW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £647k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1H 9EW is an active urban area on Leigh Street, 0.3km from St Pancras in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1H 9EW offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (206 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £647k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 9EW are sourced from Output Area E00004649 (shared with 11 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 9EW. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.8%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
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

£ 579,950

15 sales · Mean £ 588,130

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

Crime rates near WC1H 9EW are high at 206 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft630
Theft from the person527
Anti-social behaviour496
Violence and sexual offences378
Public order128

school Local Schools

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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils0.9 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

84 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.1 km
  • 2Northdown0.7 km
  • The Fellow0.6 km
  • The Square Pig1.0 km
  • + 79 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

425 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.3 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.8 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.1 km
  • Fare of London0.3 km
  • North Sea Fish Restaurant0.0 km
  • + 420 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

125 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero Express0.4 km
  • Indian Lounge0.5 km
  • LE BAB0.8 km
  • Notes0.7 km
  • + 120 more
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Retailers - Other

128 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.3 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • City News0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • + 123 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

89 nearby
  • Alhambra Hotel0.3 km
  • CLINK 2610.4 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.8 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.3 km
  • + 84 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Little Waitrose0.5 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.3 km
  • Sainsbury’s Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.4 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km
  • Kings Cross Underground Station0.4 km