Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6DF 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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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 6DF 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 6DF is an active urban area on High Holborn, 0.3km 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 6DF offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 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 (255 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6DF 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 6DF. 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.

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

Crime rates near WC1V 6DF are high at 255 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 theft498
Theft from the person338
Anti-social behaviour295
Violence and sexual offences295
Shoplifting221

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 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

115 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.7 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • The Fable1.0 km
  • + 110 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

827 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.8 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.6 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk1.0 km
  • Emmanuelle0.7 km
  • First Class Cafe0.7 km
  • + 822 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

210 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • The Pequod 20160.8 km
  • Krispy Kreme Fleet Street1.0 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • + 205 more
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Retailers - Other

240 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise1.0 km
  • + 235 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • TESCO0.3 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Me Hotel0.7 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • + 46 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 km
  • London Charing Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

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