WC1H 9RD is an up-and-coming urban area on Tavistock Place, 0.3km from Woburn Square in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1H 9RD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £540k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1H 9RD are sourced from Output Area E00004182 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAVISTOCK PLACE, WC1H 9RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK PLACE, WC1H 9RD.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, WC1H 9RD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1H 9RD. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 540,000
10 sales · Mean £ 553,776
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1H 9RD are high at 191 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.
school Local Schools
Thomas Coram Centre
Argyle Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Edith Neville Primary School
Regent High School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
167 nearby- Ideal Stores1.0 km
- Coram's Fields Cafe0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Jai News0.8 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.9 km
- + 162 more
Restaurant, Cafe
582 nearby- German Gymnasium1.0 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING1.0 km
- PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.9 km
- Broski Lounge0.8 km
- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.2 km
- + 577 more
Takeaway Shop
166 nearby- Easy Tiger0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- The Pequod 20160.2 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 161 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
98 nearby- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.7 km
- Avonmore Hotel0.1 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.6 km
- Celtic Hotel0.3 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- Lucas Arms0.6 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.9 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- The Water Rats0.7 km
- O'Neill's0.4 km
- + 97 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.7 km
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Russell Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Euston Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1H9RD · Data under Open Government Licence