WC1V 7AP is an active urban area on High Holborn, 0.1km 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 7AP is 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. 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 (578 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00004560 (shared with 779 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7AP.
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41
£ 55,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 7AP 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
With 65% social renting, WC1V 7AP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 7AP. 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
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 7AP are high at 578 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
Thomas Coram Centre
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1202 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company (uk) Ltd0.9 km
- Benugo Great Court Restaurant0.4 km
- Camden Coffee0.3 km
- + 1197 more
Retailers - Other
272 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.5 km
- ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.5 km
- Blacks0.6 km
- + 267 more
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- The Old Nick0.6 km
- The Square Pig0.4 km
- The Enterprise0.6 km
- Marlborough Arms0.9 km
- One Tun1.0 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- TESCO0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
202 nearby- Fortitude Bakery0.7 km
- ROOTS AND LEAVES0.8 km
- The Sausage Chef0.9 km
- Pick and Cheese0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- + 197 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
73 nearby- Arosfa Hotel0.9 km
- Arran House Hotel0.8 km
- Cheshire Hotel0.4 km
- Covent Garden Hotel0.3 km
- Jesmond Hotel0.8 km
- + 68 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.9 km
- Farringdon1.4 km
- City Thameslink1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 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: WC1V7AP · Data under Open Government Licence