Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Camden: a school rated Outstanding 0.4 miles away and London Euston Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 58 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WC1H 0XG.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 78 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 150 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH (Outstanding) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
181crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 181 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 103.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
82GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 61 GP, 21 hospitals, 116 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GOWER STREET PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
London Euston Rail Station0.5 mi
Russell Square Underground Station0.2 mi
Goodge Street Underground Station0.3 mi
Euston Square Underground Station0.3 mi
58 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi
NestReach: ≈ 58 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
30green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
204shops & libraries
- 187 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Russell Square Express — 0.2 mi
In Camden, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 84% got their first preference (95% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Camden, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WC1H 0XG.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WC1H.
Average sold price by property type across the WC1H district, 2021–2026.
About WC1H 0XG
WC1H 0XG scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with London Euston Rail Station 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WC1H 0XG is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,276 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 150 schools within the typical catchment area, including 26 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 52 rated Good. The nearest school is School of Oriental and African Studies, within a short walk.
There were 181 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 61 GP surgeries, 21 hospitals and 116 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GOWER STREET PRACTICE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL NATIONAL ENT AND EASTMAN DENTAL HOSPITALS, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
