WC1V is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 100 active and 301 retired postcodes.
The majority of WC1V (75% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population. Overall, WC1V is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in WC1V are around £500k, down 48.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC1V at 11755 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WC1V demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Camden, London
WC1V House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC1V postcode area.
groups
Population245
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 50,200 /yr
work
Employed61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
10/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
4/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
3/10psychology
Area Character
At 75% private renter occupancy, WC1V is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 48.6% year-on-year.
home £500,000 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed11.2%
Economic Activity
61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Theft from the person894
Other theft684
Anti-social behaviour331
Violence and sexual offences320
Shoplifting191
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge London High Holborn
- Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell
- Rosewood London Hotel
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd
- Scribbler
- J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News)
- Lolas Cupcakes
- Superdrug Stores plc
- + 8 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- City of York
- Horse & Wig
- Penderel's Oak
- Princess Louise
- The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd
- + 3 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Baxter Storey @ Edexcel
- Caffe Nero
- BaxterStorey @ Mitsubishi
- Chicken Hub
- COLONEL SAAB
- + 25 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- The Doner Guys
- BLACK SHEEP COFFEE
- Cafe Botanical
- Caffe Nero
- Chancery Lane Fruits
- + 15 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd
- TESCO
- Waitrose and Partners
- Amazon Fresh
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
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Area Profile: WC1V · Data under Open Government Licence