WC1V 6BZ 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (270 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1V 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6BZ.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6BZ 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 6BZ 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 6BZ. 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 6BZ are high at 270 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
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Amazon Fresh0.1 km
- + 17 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
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6BZ · Data under Open Government Licence