High Holborn is in London and in Camden district. WC1V 7HZ 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 7HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1V 7NH, WC1V 7HP, WC1V 7HH, WC1V 7QR, WC1V 7JU, WC1V 7EE, WC2A 3AB, WC2A 3EE, WC1V 6NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1V 7HZ, 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 7HZ, 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 7HZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor And Basement Premises 289 - 293 High Holborn, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £26,870,000 | 2018-09-21 | £25,403,851 |
WC1V 7HZ 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 7HZ 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 7HZ 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 | 916 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 | 2,200 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 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,438 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 | 3,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 467 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 | 487 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 | 489 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 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Community 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 | 1,584 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 2,439 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 | 487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,531 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 | 3,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,983 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 | 69 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 534 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 796 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sala Coffee | Davy's Wine House, 57 High Holborn | 53 yd | |
| Davy's Wine House & Bunghole Cellars | 57 High Holborn | 54 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 100-110 High Holborn | 57 yd | |
| The Lincoln Lunch Ednette | adj 29 Lincoln's Inn Fields | 75 yd | |
| CHILANGO | 76 Chancery Lane | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penderel's Oak | New Penderel House, 283-287 High Holborn | 19 yd | |
| The Old Red Lion | 72 High Holborn | 121 yd | |
| The Old Nick | 21-22 Sandland Street | 177 yd | |
| Horse & Wig | Cromwell House, 14 Fulwood Place | 194 yd | |
| The Bountiful Cow | 47-51 Eagle Street | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPUP PAINTING & EVENTS LTD | The London Art Bar, 296-302 High Holborn | 35 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 280 High Holborn | 61 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Brownlow House, 50-51 High Holborn | 62 yd | |
| THE ALLEY | UNIT 3, 272 High Holborn | 90 yd | |
| Hungreek Ltd | 76 Chancery Lane | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 71 High Holborn | 101 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 133 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 191 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 209 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | Weston House, 246 High Holborn | 276 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn) WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union Gym SHEFFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union HOUGHTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 476 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 567 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.