High Holborn is in London and in Camden district. WC1V 6JJ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Holborn, London, WC1V 6JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1V 6RD, WC1V 7DA, WC1V 7DX, WC1B 5HA, WC2B 6AH, WC1A 2QH, WC1R 4QG, WC1A 2DW, WC2B 5EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1V 6JJ is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 45% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 56.4% | 55% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 6JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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 | 73.4% | 66.5% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 26% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 66% | 63.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 26.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6JJ this area, 4.3% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.4% | 18.3% | -3.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56% | 65.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.8% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 11.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 62.1% | 55.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 42.1% | 41.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 21.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.8% 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 | 40.1% | 41.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 19.7% | 19.8% | 0.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.8% | 8.4% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 11.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 19.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Holborn was 1913.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.3% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Holborn has the 11th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 16th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 308.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 High Holborn, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £96,840,522 | 2016-06-15 | £96,733,160 |
| Ground Floor Shop The Eye, 111 High Holborn, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2015-11-06 | £40,654 |
| Ground Floor And Basement 114 High Holborn, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2014-09-29 | £48,079 |
WC1V 6JJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1V 6JJ 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 | 86 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 862 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 |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 612 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 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 80 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 394 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 | 480 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 570 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiba Express | 113 High Holborn | 2 yd | |
| McDonald's restaurant | 112 High Holborn | 20 yd | |
| Costa | 226 High Holborn | 47 yd | |
| TIRAFFE | Unit 2, 1 Southampton Row | 61 yd | |
| GERMAN DONER KEBAB | UNIT 1,, 1 Southampton Row | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Tavern | 12 Gate Street | 93 yd | |
| The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie) | 6 Little Turnstile | 98 yd | |
| The Square Pig | 30-32 Procter Street | 117 yd | |
| Princess Louise | 208 High Holborn | 150 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 109 Kingsway | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCO MANCA | 114, High Holborn | 3 yd | |
| Wasabi | 116 High Holborn | 10 yd | |
| Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd | 229 High Holborn | 52 yd | |
| COCO DI MAMA | 124 High Holborn | 86 yd | |
| Pret A Manger Ltd | 240 High Holborn | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose and Partners | Weston House, 246 High Holborn | 107 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129-133 Kingsway | 121 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 231 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 71 High Holborn | 302 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 82 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn) WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 107 yd |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 189 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union Gym SHEFFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union HOUGHTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 512 yd |
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.