Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1N 1HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1HP.

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Population

148

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

53%

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
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in WC1N 1HP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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

WC1N 1HP is an up-and-coming urban area located 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, WC1N 1HP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00004182 (shared with 8 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 1HP. 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

White / British55.8%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed19.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near WC1N 1HP are high at 181 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 theft489
Theft from the person439
Anti-social behaviour373
Violence and sexual offences298
Bicycle theft107

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.4 km
P

Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.5 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
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
P

Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

169 nearby
  • Ideal Stores1.0 km
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • Jai News0.8 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.9 km
  • + 164 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

587 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
  • + 582 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

165 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • The Pequod 20160.2 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • + 160 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

104 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
  • + 99 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