Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HAND COURT, WC1V 6JF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAND COURT, WC1V 6JF.

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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 6JF 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 6JF 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 6JF is an active urban area on Hand Court, 0.2km 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 6JF offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6JF 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 6JF. 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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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 6JF are high at 200 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft379
Anti-social behaviour286
Violence and sexual offences273
Theft from the person268
Shoplifting226

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

225 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • Godiva0.9 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Boots UK0.7 km
  • + 220 more
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Pub, NightClub

129 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick0.9 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.6 km
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • + 124 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

754 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Chicken Ranch0.9 km
  • Macellaio Roberto Costa0.9 km
  • PHO GA1.0 km
  • The Kolossi0.9 km
  • + 749 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

205 nearby
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.9 km
  • Assenheims 560.9 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.9 km
  • + 200 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • TESCO0.2 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.6 km
  • + 41 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.8 km
  • City Thameslink1.0 km
  • London Blackfriars1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km