WC1H postcode: what it's like to live there
The WC1H district covers King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WC1H
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WC1H at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London King's Cross: 7 min by train, door to door
- Milton Keynes: 53 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 56 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in WC1H
- Argyle Primary School · WC1H 9EG · Good (2022) · Top 8% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ · NW1 1LY · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 29% in England
- Regent High School · NW1 1RX · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 40% in England
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School · N1 9QG · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 21% in England
- The St Marylebone CofE School · W1U 5BA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 8% in England
- City of London Academy Islington · N1 8PQ · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 43% in England
- The Camden School for Girls · NW5 2DB · Good (2022) · Top 6% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in WC1H
- UCL Nursery · WC1H 0PQ · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in WC1H
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WC1H | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cross & Bloomsbury North | 72% | £524k | Very high | 6 min |
| Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West | 18% | £677k | Very high | 6 min |
| Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South | 8% | £610k | Very high | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the WC1H postcode?
WC1H covers 4 neighbourhoods in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, with 306 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WC1H?
The typical home price across WC1H's neighbourhoods is £524k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WC1H?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a WC1H postcode.
How long is the commute from WC1H?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London King's Cross 7 minutes; Milton Keynes 53 minutes; Reading 56 minutes.