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.
WC1V 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 7AB.
243
41
£ 55,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC1V7AB · Data under Open Government Licence