Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6LS.

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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 6LS 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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1/10
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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

75% of homes in WC1V 6LS are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 6LS is an active urban area on High Holborn, 0.2km from Lincoln's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1V 6LS offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (270 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £520k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6LS 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 6LS. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 520,000

1 sales · Mean £ 520,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1V 6LS are high at 270 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 theft532
Theft from the person389
Anti-social behaviour369
Violence and sexual offences336
Shoplifting258

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

240 nearby
  • Karma Cola1.0 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.6 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.7 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Venchi0.8 km
  • + 235 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

50 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Me Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.3 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.5 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

120 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.9 km
  • The Arts Theatre1.0 km
  • The Old Nick0.1 km
  • The Square Pig0.2 km
  • + 115 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

815 nearby
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.7 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.8 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.5 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
  • Homeslice0.7 km
  • + 810 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

210 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.7 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.8 km
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.6 km
  • + 205 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • TESCO0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • City Thameslink1.0 km
  • London Charing Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km