WC1V 6AT is an active urban area located 0.1km from Holborn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1V 6AT offers 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. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (280 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1V 6AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6AT.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6AT 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
WC1V 6AT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 6AT. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1V 6AT are high at 280 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
140 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.9 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
- + 135 more
Restaurant, Cafe
680 nearby- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk1.0 km
- Salaam Namaste0.7 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.7 km
- Emmanuelle0.6 km
- First Class Cafe0.6 km
- + 675 more
Takeaway Shop
189 nearby- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- The Pequod 20161.0 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.9 km
- Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.9 km
- Assenheims 560.7 km
- + 184 more
Retailers - Other
206 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Sun Rise & Co1.0 km
- + 201 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.6 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
- London Blackfriars1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6AT · Data under Open Government Licence