Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1V 6AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6AN.

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: WC1V 6AN 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

WC1V 6AN 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.

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

WC1V 6AN is an active urban area located 0.3km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1V 6AN 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 (397 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6AN 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 WC1V 6AN. 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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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.

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

Crime rates near WC1V 6AN are high at 397 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 theft802
Theft from the person669
Anti-social behaviour572
Violence and sexual offences403
Shoplifting166

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

268 nearby
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.4 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.5 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Venchi0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • + 263 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

68 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Me Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.2 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.4 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.3 km
  • + 63 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.3 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.8 km
  • The Old Nick0.4 km
  • The Square Pig0.2 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1037 nearby
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.5 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.5 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.2 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
  • Homeslice0.5 km
  • + 1032 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

230 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.5 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.6 km
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.8 km
  • + 225 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • TESCO0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • Farringdon1.2 km
  • City Thameslink1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.0 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km