Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6AZ 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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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

WC1V 6AZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 6AZ is an active urban area on High Holborn, 0.1km 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 6AZ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (264 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6AZ 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 6AZ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WC1V 6AZ are high at 264 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting395
Other theft359
Theft from the person296
Violence and sexual offences282
Anti-social behaviour266

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

140 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.7 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick0.9 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
  • + 135 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

682 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk1.0 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.6 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.7 km
  • Emmanuelle0.6 km
  • First Class Cafe0.6 km
  • + 677 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

191 nearby
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • The Pequod 20161.0 km
  • Alchemy Cafe0.9 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.9 km
  • Assenheims 560.7 km
  • + 186 more
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Retailers - Other

208 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • Sun Rise & Co1.0 km
  • + 203 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
  • Lily Maila0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
  • The Rookery0.8 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.6 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 km
  • London Blackfriars1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km