Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1V 6BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

245

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC1V 6BX 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC1V 6BX 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.

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

WC1V 6BX 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 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 6BX. 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

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 6BX are high at 234 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.

Shoplifting365
Other theft325
Violence and sexual offences228
Anti-social behaviour210
Theft from the person188

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.2 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

192 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
  • + 187 more
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Pub, NightClub

141 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.8 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.7 km
  • Karaoke Box0.7 km
  • + 136 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

655 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
  • + 650 more
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Takeaway Shop

179 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Alchemy Cafe0.9 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.9 km
  • Assenheims 560.7 km
  • + 174 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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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