WC1V 6HZ 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 global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (259 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6HZ are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1V 6HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6HZ.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6HZ 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 6HZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 6HZ. 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
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 6HZ are high at 259 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
202 nearby- Karma Cola0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.7 km
- PNRT0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 197 more
Pub, NightClub
137 nearby- Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
- Cafe Kick0.8 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.4 km
- + 132 more
Restaurant, Cafe
668 nearby- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Chicken Ranch0.8 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.8 km
- PHO GA0.9 km
- + 663 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Tian Tian Market1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.4 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
180 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.8 km
- Cafe Plaka0.3 km
- Zabardast0.3 km
- ITSU0.9 km
- + 175 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.8 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Astor Museum Inn0.8 km
- Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.9 km
- Morgan Hotel1.0 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.9 km
- London Blackfriars1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6HZ · Data under Open Government Licence