Postcode Analysis Camden, London

THEOBALDS ROAD, WC1X 8SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THEOBALDS ROAD, WC1X 8SF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 8SF 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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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WC1X 8SF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £725k. Property prices are trending up 43.6% year-on-year.

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

WC1X 8SF is an active urban area on Theobalds Road, 0.1km from Aldwych in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1X 8SF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £725k, up 43.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 8SF are sourced from Output Area E00004554 (shared with 200 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 8SF. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.2%
Asian / British Asian26.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 725,000

1 sales · Mean £ 725,000

Terraced

£ 505,000

1 sales · Mean £ 505,000

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

Crime rates near WC1X 8SF are high at 180 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 theft359
Theft from the person328
Violence and sexual offences305
Anti-social behaviour262
Shoplifting235

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.3 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

214 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.9 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.8 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK1.0 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.7 km
  • + 209 more
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Pub, NightClub

118 nearby
  • The Seven Stars0.7 km
  • Editors Tap0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Cock Tavern0.9 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.8 km
  • The Fence1.0 km
  • + 113 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

632 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Americano0.9 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell C/O Lewis Silkin0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey Limited0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey, Child & Co.0.9 km
  • + 627 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

177 nearby
  • Guido's0.7 km
  • Chilango1.0 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.8 km
  • Dilieto0.9 km
  • Garbanzos1.0 km
  • + 172 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

64 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Me Hotel1.0 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.8 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km