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.
WC1N 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1N 1HP.
148
37
£ 0 /yr
53%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1HP · Data under Open Government Licence