WC1V 6LF is an active urban area located 0.3km from Lincoln's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1V 6LF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (331 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6LF are sourced from Output Area E00004546 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1V 6LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6LF.
215
42
£ 55,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6LF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in WC1V 6LF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 6LF. The average age is 42.2. 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 6LF are high at 331 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
- Hudson's House0.8 km
- Below Stone Nest0.9 km
- The Library Bar1.0 km
- Philomena’s0.4 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
872 nearby- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.7 km
- Salaam Namaste0.6 km
- Warburg Institute1.0 km
- Emmanuelle0.8 km
- First Class Cafe0.8 km
- + 867 more
Takeaway Shop
210 nearby- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- The Pequod 20160.7 km
- Whipped London0.4 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.5 km
- Bibimbab Cafe0.5 km
- + 205 more
Retailers - Other
239 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Woburn Food & Wine0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.9 km
- + 234 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km
- TESCO0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
- Grange Blooms Hotel0.6 km
- Lancaster Hotel0.4 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
- + 49 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon1.0 km
- City Thameslink1.1 km
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6LF · Data under Open Government Licence