WC1N 1HQ 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 1HQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1N 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00004184 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HQ.
202
38
£ 60,000 /yr
41%
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 62% social renting, WC1N 1HQ 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 WC1N 1HQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 525,000
2 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1N 1HQ are high at 182 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Argyle Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
100 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- County Hotel0.3 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.7 km
- Avonmore Hotel0.2 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
- + 95 more
Restaurant, Cafe
614 nearby- BAMBOO INN0.7 km
- Itadaki Zen0.9 km
- Mai Sushi0.6 km
- Taj Mahal Restaurant0.7 km
- Restaurant Associates1.0 km
- + 609 more
Takeaway Shop
171 nearby- Creams0.8 km
- Express Grill and Pizza0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Pasta Espressa0.7 km
- Burger King Barrier Line0.7 km
- + 166 more
Pub, NightClub
109 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
- Skinners Arms0.4 km
- + 104 more
Retailers - Other
178 nearby- Karma Cola0.8 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.3 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.3 km
- Kensons News0.7 km
- Mikels Coffee Company0.8 km
- + 173 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 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
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Postcode Profile: WC1N1HQ · Data under Open Government Licence