Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1V 7AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 7AB.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1V 7AB 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WC1V 7AB 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.

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

WC1V 7AB is an active urban area located 0.1km from St Giles in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bloomsbury ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

Day-to-day life in WC1V 7AB has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (645 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00004560 (shared with 779 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 7AB. 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

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 7AB are high at 645 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 person1424
Other theft1308
Anti-social behaviour787
Shoplifting560
Violence and sexual offences559

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 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1206 nearby
  • MINE MANE1.0 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.8 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.9 km
  • Warburg Institute0.9 km
  • Honourable Soc Of The Middle Temple1.0 km
  • + 1201 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

203 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.7 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.3 km
  • Wasabi0.9 km
  • + 198 more
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Retailers - Other

273 nearby
  • Ap Food Express1.0 km
  • Godiva0.5 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • + 268 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

102 nearby
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.6 km
  • The Old Nick0.6 km
  • The Square Pig0.4 km
  • All Bar One0.3 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.1 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

70 nearby
  • Connaught Hall UCL1.0 km
  • The Hotel Cavendish0.9 km
  • The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.7 km
  • CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED0.4 km
  • International Hall0.8 km
  • + 65 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.9 km
  • Farringdon1.4 km
  • City Thameslink1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km