Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1V 6PS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

259

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in WC1V 6PS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1V 6PS is an active urban area located 0.3km 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 6PS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (423 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 6PS are sourced from Output Area E00004525 (shared with 130 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 6PS. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.3%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed22.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 6PS are high at 423 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 theft860
Theft from the person761
Anti-social behaviour649
Violence and sexual offences411
Shoplifting217

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.1 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

280 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.4 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.4 km
  • Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing1.0 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.6 km
  • Break Point0.4 km
  • + 275 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

72 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.8 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.6 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.2 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.7 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.2 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.3 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1121 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.6 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.3 km
  • BYRON0.4 km
  • Cafe 3080.9 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
  • + 1116 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

244 nearby
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.9 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
  • Purely Falafel0.9 km
  • UZUMAKI0.5 km
  • Which Wich0.5 km
  • + 239 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • Farringdon1.2 km
  • City Thameslink1.3 km

Bus Stops

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