Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HJ.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

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
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC1N 1HJ has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

home £675,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1N 1HJ is an active urban area on Herbrand Street, 0.2km from Bloomsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1N 1HJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £675k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00004184 (shared with 12 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 WC1N 1HJ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.0%
Asian / British Asian24.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 682,500

4 sales · Mean £ 645,000

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

Crime rates near WC1N 1HJ are high at 192 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 theft500
Theft from the person446
Anti-social behaviour364
Violence and sexual offences292
Bicycle theft107

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.4 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
S

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
P

Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.2 km
  • Euston Tap0.5 km
  • Union Tavern Public House1.0 km
  • Jamboree0.8 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

608 nearby
  • British Medical Association0.2 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.7 km
  • CHOPPALUNA0.2 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.9 km
  • Fare of London0.3 km
  • + 603 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

170 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.7 km
  • ChangePlease0.7 km
  • Dajaj Dajaj0.9 km
  • ITSU0.7 km
  • LUPO BROS0.9 km
  • + 165 more
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Retailers - Other

172 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.8 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis0.3 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • + 167 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

100 nearby
  • County Hotel0.3 km
  • Hurricane Room0.8 km
  • The Gyle0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Keystone House0.9 km
  • + 95 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.2 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.7 km
  • London Kings Cross0.8 km
  • London St-Pancras0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Russell Square Underground Station0.2 km