Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1V 6NX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6NX 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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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

WC1V 6NX has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 6NX 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 6NX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. 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 (317 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6NX 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 6NX. 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 6NX are high at 317 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 theft672
Theft from the person481
Anti-social behaviour394
Violence and sexual offences362
Shoplifting220

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 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 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 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

108 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood1.0 km
  • Hudson's House0.8 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.9 km
  • Black Horse1.0 km
  • The Library Bar1.0 km
  • + 103 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

902 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.7 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.6 km
  • Warburg Institute1.0 km
  • Emmanuelle0.8 km
  • First Class Cafe0.8 km
  • + 897 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

210 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • The Pequod 20160.8 km
  • Whipped London0.4 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.5 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.5 km
  • + 205 more
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Retailers - Other

246 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)1.0 km
  • + 241 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km
  • TESCO0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

58 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.5 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.4 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
  • + 53 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon1.0 km
  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 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