WC1V 6DR is an active urban area on High Holborn, 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 6DR offers 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 (239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £565k, down 48.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6DR.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6DR 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 6DR 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. Property prices are trending down 48.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 6DR. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 912,500
14 sales · Mean £ 1,090,178
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1V 6DR are high at 239 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England 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
141 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
- + 136 more
Restaurant, Cafe
650 nearby- Salaam Namaste0.7 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.7 km
- Emmanuelle0.6 km
- First Class Cafe0.6 km
- Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.6 km
- + 645 more
Retailers - Other
192 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Boutalls Pharmacy0.6 km
- Country Gifts and News0.4 km
- Easy as Fresh Ltd0.5 km
- + 187 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
- The Rookery0.7 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.7 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.6 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
177 nearby- Alchemy Cafe0.8 km
- Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.8 km
- Assenheims 560.6 km
- Pret A Manger (Unit 1)1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 172 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.7 km
- London Blackfriars1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.0 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.0 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.0 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6DR · Data under Open Government Licence