Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7AA.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

26%

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
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 74% social renting, WC1V 7AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 7AA is an active urban area on High Holborn, 0.1km from St Giles in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1V 7AA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (893 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00004526 (shared with 36 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 7AA. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.5%
Asian / British Asian29.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near WC1V 7AA are high at 893 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.

Theft from the person2437
Other theft1764
Anti-social behaviour788
Violence and sexual offences726
Shoplifting724

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.1 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

284 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • Bonraw Foods Ltd0.1 km
  • + 279 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1287 nearby
  • Nostimo1.0 km
  • Slim Chickens1.0 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.9 km
  • Warburg Institute0.9 km
  • Curzon0.9 km
  • + 1282 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
  • TESCO0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

205 nearby
  • The Pequod 20161.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Whipped London0.2 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.1 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.3 km
  • + 200 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

100 nearby
  • Philomena’s0.2 km
  • Sway Bar0.3 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.2 km
  • The Montague on the Gardens0.5 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.6 km
  • + 95 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

74 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.5 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.5 km
  • The Hotel Cavendish0.9 km
  • The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.7 km
  • + 69 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.8 km
  • Farringdon1.5 km
  • City Thameslink1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km