WC1V 6LS is an active urban area on High Holborn, 0.2km 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 6LS 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 (270 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £520k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6LS are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6LS.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6LS 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.
Area Character
75% of homes in WC1V 6LS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 6LS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 520,000
1 sales · Mean £ 520,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1V 6LS are high at 270 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.
school Local Schools
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
240 nearby- Karma Cola1.0 km
- Choice of CBD Ltd0.6 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.7 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
- Venchi0.8 km
- + 235 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Me Hotel0.7 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.3 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.5 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
120 nearby- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Arts Theatre1.0 km
- The Old Nick0.1 km
- The Square Pig0.2 km
- + 115 more
Restaurant, Cafe
815 nearby- CAVO RESTAURANT0.7 km
- Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.8 km
- Drury 188-189 @ International House0.5 km
- Fields Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
- Homeslice0.7 km
- + 810 more
Takeaway Shop
210 nearby- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.7 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.8 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.6 km
- + 205 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- TESCO0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.9 km
- City Thameslink1.0 km
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6LS · Data under Open Government Licence