Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1X 8HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1X 8HB.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC1X 8HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WC1X 8HB has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1X 8HB is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 8HB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00004531 (shared with 29 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 WC1X 8HB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around WC1X 8HB is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences293
Anti-social behaviour251
Other theft210
Theft from the person170
Public order91

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.2 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.8 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.5 km
  • The George & Monkey0.8 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.6 km
  • Fabric1.0 km
  • Lazybones0.9 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

461 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.7 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.2 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.6 km
  • Emmanuelle0.2 km
  • First Class Cafe0.2 km
  • + 456 more
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Takeaway Shop

154 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Creams0.8 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.6 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Food Vally Limited0.9 km
  • + 149 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

71 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton1.0 km
  • Rosewood London Hotel0.8 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.9 km
  • George Hotel0.8 km
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
  • 4youexpress0.9 km
  • + 154 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Lily Maila0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.8 km
  • London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km