WC1V 6PL is an active urban area on High Holborn, 0.2km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1V 6PL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (474 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6PL are sourced from Output Area E00004560 (shared with 779 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6PL.
243
41
£ 55,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 6PL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WC1V 6PL has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 6PL. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 6PL are high at 474 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
281 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.4 km
- Coffee & Gift0.3 km
- Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing1.0 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.6 km
- Break Point0.4 km
- + 276 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
74 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
- Regency House Hotel0.8 km
- St Giles Hotel0.5 km
- The Tavistock Hotel0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.3 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.6 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
- Calthorpe Arms1.0 km
- Simmons Bar0.2 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.4 km
- + 102 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1157 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.5 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.3 km
- BYRON0.4 km
- Cafe 3080.8 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
- + 1152 more
Takeaway Shop
241 nearby- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.8 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.5 km
- Purely Falafel0.8 km
- UZUMAKI0.4 km
- Which Wich0.4 km
- + 236 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tian Tian Market0.8 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- Farringdon1.3 km
- City Thameslink1.4 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 Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V6PL · Data under Open Government Licence