Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1H 9PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1H 9PY.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

29

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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 9PY 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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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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4/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, WC1H 9PY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 9PY is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Somers Town in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1H 9PY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (222 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 9PY are sourced from Output Area E00004666 (shared with 70 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 9PY. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.4%
Asian / British Asian30.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near WC1H 9PY are high at 222 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 theft761
Theft from the person545
Anti-social behaviour455
Violence and sexual offences350
Vehicle crime144

school Local Schools

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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils0.4 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.6 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.6 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.8 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

87 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • County Hotel0.1 km
  • Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.7 km
  • Avonmore Hotel0.2 km
  • + 82 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

411 nearby
  • BAMBOO INN0.6 km
  • Itadaki Zen0.9 km
  • Mai Sushi0.2 km
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant0.6 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.9 km
  • + 406 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

122 nearby
  • Creams0.6 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Pasta Espressa0.5 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 117 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

73 nearby
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.3 km
  • Euston Tap0.2 km
  • Amelie's Wine House0.8 km
  • Jack Horner1.0 km
  • Reverend J W Simpson0.9 km
  • + 68 more
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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.9 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.3 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Boswell Mini Market0.9 km
  • Street News1.0 km
  • + 118 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury’s Supermarket0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.2 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.3 km
  • Euston Underground Station0.3 km