Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1V 6PQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

259

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in WC1V 6PQ — 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 6PQ is an active urban area located 0.3km from St Giles in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (433 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6PQ are sourced from Output Area E00004525 (shared with 130 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 6PQ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.3%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed22.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WC1V 6PQ are high at 433 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 theft849
Theft from the person736
Anti-social behaviour638
Violence and sexual offences438
Shoplifting214

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

275 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.4 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.4 km
  • Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing1.0 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.6 km
  • Break Point0.5 km
  • + 270 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

70 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.9 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.6 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.2 km
  • + 65 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.7 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.1 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.3 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1096 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.6 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.4 km
  • BYRON0.5 km
  • Cafe 3080.9 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
  • + 1091 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

245 nearby
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.9 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
  • Purely Falafel0.9 km
  • UZUMAKI0.5 km
  • Which Wich0.5 km
  • + 240 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • Farringdon1.2 km
  • City Thameslink1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km