WC1V 6AL is an active urban area located 0.2km from Holborn in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
Day-to-day life in WC1V 6AL has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (242 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1V 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6AL.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 75% private renter occupancy, WC1V 6AL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 6AL. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1V 6AL are high at 242 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.
school Local Schools
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
130 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick1.0 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.6 km
- Be At One0.7 km
- + 125 more
Restaurant, Cafe
757 nearby- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Chicken Ranch0.9 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa1.0 km
- PHO GA1.0 km
- The Kolossi0.9 km
- + 752 more
Retailers - Other
227 nearby- Godiva0.9 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Boots UK0.7 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
- + 222 more
Takeaway Shop
206 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.8 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.9 km
- Assenheims 560.9 km
- Pick and Cheese0.8 km
- + 201 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.7 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- St Giles Hotel1.0 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- TESCO0.2 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.8 km
- City Thameslink1.0 km
- London Blackfriars1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6AL · Data under Open Government Licence