Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

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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.

Theft from the person1318
Other theft1208
Anti-social behaviour785
Shoplifting524
Violence and sexual offences522

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 pupils0.7 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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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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

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