WC1V 7QT is an active urban area located 0.0km from Holborn in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
WC1V 7QT is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (327 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1V 7QT are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1V 7QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1V 7QT.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1V 7QT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WC1V 7QT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1V 7QT. The average age is 33.6. 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 7QT are high at 327 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
198 nearby- Karma Cola1.0 km
- Kensons News0.8 km
- Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Dartbrooke Coffee0.4 km
- + 193 more
Pub, NightClub
143 nearby- Calthorpe Arms0.8 km
- The Betsey Trotwood0.7 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
- Karaoke Box0.7 km
- The Fable0.6 km
- + 138 more
Restaurant, Cafe
678 nearby- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.7 km
- Dragonfly Cafe1.0 km
- Print Cafe0.9 km
- Caravan Exmouth Market0.9 km
- Craft House0.8 km
- + 673 more
Takeaway Shop
188 nearby- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.8 km
- Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.8 km
- Assenheims 560.7 km
- + 183 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Amazon Fresh0.1 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Kingsley Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.5 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.7 km
- London Blackfriars1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.0 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.0 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1V7QT · Data under Open Government Licence