Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1V 6LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 6LJ.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC1V 6LJ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in WC1V 6LJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1V 6LJ 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 6LJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (315 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6LJ are sourced from Output Area E00004546 (shared with 65 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 6LJ. 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

White / British55.7%
Asian / British Asian20.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 6LJ are high at 315 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.

Other theft574
Theft from the person431
Anti-social behaviour380
Violence and sexual offences344
Shoplifting260

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.8 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Hudson's House0.8 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

853 nearby
  • CHOPPALUNA1.0 km
  • Honourable Soc Of The Middle Temple0.8 km
  • Soho House 180 The Strand0.7 km
  • 3 Henrietta St0.8 km
  • Ave Mario0.9 km
  • + 848 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

208 nearby
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.8 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • STUDIO 1080.2 km
  • + 203 more
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Retailers - Other

238 nearby
  • Godiva0.8 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Boots UK0.9 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.8 km
  • + 233 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.3 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

52 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.8 km
  • + 47 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 Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km