High Holborn is in London and in Camden district. WC1V 6DR is located in the Holborn & Covent Garden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1V 7PX, WC1V 7PU, WC2A 1AP, WC1V 6AZ, WC1X 8HR, WC1V 6AX, EC1N 2NH, WC1V 6HU, WC1X 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1V 6DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 52.6% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.4% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WC1V 6DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.3% | 60.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 26.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.9% | 65.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 29.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WC1V 6DR this area, 1.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 76.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.9% | 76.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 42.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 8.9% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 75.7% | 69.1% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 47.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 16.2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 47.8% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 16.1% | 11.3% | -4.8% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 21.1% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Holborn was 3920.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 437.5% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
High Holborn has the 2nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 3rd highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 686.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 207 7 High Holborn, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £972,500 | 2024-10-16 | £894,105 |
| Flat 510 7 High Holborn, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2021-12-17 | £812,232 |
| Flat 405 7 High Holborn, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-25 | £518,901 |
| Flat 605 7 High Holborn, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2021-06-24 | £1,462,356 |
| Flat 601 7 High Holborn, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-24 | £518,901 |
WC1V 6DR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WC1V 6DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1V 6DR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 81 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 670 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 259 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 653 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY | 14 High Holborn | 37 yd | |
| TOSSED | 4 Gray's Inn Road | 55 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 26 Southampton Buildings, London | 59 yd | |
| Caffe Vergnano 1882 | 337-338 High Holborn, London | 64 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 335 High Holborn, London | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Wig | Cromwell House, 14 Fulwood Place | 137 yd | |
| The Pregnant Man | 40 Chancery Lane, London | 236 yd | |
| The Argyle | 1 Greville Street | 244 yd | |
| Sir Christopher Hatton | 4 Leather Lane | 261 yd | |
| Bounce | 121 Holborn | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 5 High Holborn | 10 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 333 High Holborn, London | 64 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 319 High Holborn, London | 73 yd | |
| Pure | 318 High Holborn, London | 125 yd | |
| Lebaneats | 67 Chancery Lane, London | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 55 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 73 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 125 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 258 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 293 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn) WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Temple Court Hotel 1-2 1-2 SERJEANTS' INN | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.