WC1V 6BS 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 6BS offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (268 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1V 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6BS.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6BS 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 6BS 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 6BS. 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 6BS are high at 268 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
193 nearby- Karma Cola0.9 km
- Kensons News0.7 km
- Coram's Fields Cafe0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Dartbrooke Coffee0.4 km
- + 188 more
Pub, NightClub
143 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
- + 138 more
Restaurant, Cafe
665 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
- + 660 more
Takeaway Shop
185 nearby- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- The Pequod 20161.0 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.9 km
- Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.9 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 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
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
- London Blackfriars1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.0 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.0 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6BS · Data under Open Government Licence