WC1V 6BN 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 6BN offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (273 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1V 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6BN.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6BN 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 6BN 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 6BN. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1V 6BN are high at 273 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
Retailers - Other
195 nearby- Karma Cola0.9 km
- Kensons News0.7 km
- Coram's Fields Cafe0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- + 190 more
Pub, NightClub
142 nearby- Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
- Calthorpe Arms0.7 km
- The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.7 km
- Karaoke Box0.7 km
- + 137 more
Restaurant, Cafe
672 nearby- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall1.0 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.7 km
- Dragonfly Cafe1.0 km
- Print Cafe0.8 km
- Caravan Exmouth Market0.8 km
- + 667 more
Takeaway Shop
187 nearby- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- The Pequod 20161.0 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.9 km
- + 182 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Kingsley 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 Station0.5 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6BN · Data under Open Government Licence