Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1V 6RL House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

245

cake
Avg Age

37

payments
Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

work
Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: WC1V 6RL 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

75% of homes in WC1V 6RL 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.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1V 6RL is an active urban area located 0.2km from Holborn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1V 6RL 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 (212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6RL are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 6RL. 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%
lightbulb

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 6RL are high at 212 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 theft397
Theft from the person300
Violence and sexual offences278
Anti-social behaviour272
Shoplifting255

school Local Schools

P

St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
P

Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
P

St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
A

Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
P

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
A

Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
P

Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

129 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.7 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.5 km
  • Be At One0.6 km
  • The Bridewell Theatre0.9 km
  • + 124 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

749 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.9 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.6 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.8 km
  • Emmanuelle0.6 km
  • First Class Cafe0.6 km
  • + 744 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

204 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • The Pequod 20160.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.9 km
  • Assenheims 560.9 km
  • + 199 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

224 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise0.9 km
  • PNRT0.9 km
  • + 219 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel1.0 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.7 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.8 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.6 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • City Thameslink0.9 km
  • London Blackfriars1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km