WC1V 6DR

Holborn & Covent Garden · Camden · England

Updated September 2026

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Post town
London
Local authority
Camden
Postcode district
WC1V
Postcode sector
WC1V 6

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
WC1X 8PH 32 m
WC1V 6BX 36 m
WC1V 6BZ 36 m
WC1V 7PE 37 m
WC1V 7PA 42 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
WC1V 6DR
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1993
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
WC
Postcode district
WC1V
Postcode sector
WC1V 6
Latitude
51.518387
Longitude
-0.111883
British National Grid easting
531,100
British National Grid northing
181,630

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Camden · E09000007
Parish or community
E43000197
Westminster constituency
Holborn and St Pancras · E14001290
Output area
E00004524
Lower layer super output area
Camden 028B · E01000914
Middle layer super output area
Camden 028 · E02000193

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Property

At this postcode

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107 recorded sales at this postcode
Address Date Price
7, Flat 604, High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DR 1 May 2026 £763,000
7, Flat 311, High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DR 6 March 2026 £715,000
7, Flat 309, High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DR 1 September 2025 £1,200,000

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
392
Primary
182
Secondary
53
  1. City Junior School

    Other independent school

    116 m
  2. St Alban's Church of England Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

    212 m
  3. University of the Arts London

    Higher education institutions

    320 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
42,963
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 10,610
  • Other theft 9,529
  • Violence and sexual offences 6,411
  • Shoplifting 4,433
  • Anti social behaviour 2,664

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
45

25 female, 20 male

Postcode households
26
Residents per household
1.7
WC1V 6 residents
173

This postcode contained 26% of the sector's usual residents on Census Day. The age profile describes the wider WC1V 6 sector, not people in this individual postcode.

How to read these estimates
The standard postcode headcounts and the commissioned age table are separate ONS outputs. Small counts are disclosure-controlled, and totals can differ slightly between tables. Coverage is England and Wales only.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%
Coverage is a modelled postcode-level snapshot, not a speed test or a guarantee for a named property. Check availability with providers before making a decision. Ofcom does not publish postcode-level full-fibre coverage in this release for commercial-confidentiality reasons.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
7,476
Records since 17 September 2020
1,997
Latest available record date
8 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2446/P Date not supplied 238 m away

    Extensions and alterations including removal of rooftop plant and additional of an additional storey on west side (adjacent to Leather Lane); on the east side (Holborn/Hatton Garden) retention of 10 storeys with rooftop plant and terraces. Facade renewal (replacement of stone cladding with metal cladding and replacement window (bays), provision of new balconies on Holborn Circus elevation. Ground and lower ground floor re-configurations to provide re-configured commercial and retail floorspace (Class E), affordable jewellery workspace and/or competitive socialising (sui generis) on lower ground floor, reconfiguration of entrances and servicing arrangements, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and other ancillary works.

    120 Holborn London Camden EC1N 2TD

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/3157/L Date not supplied 769 m away

    Details to discharge Conditions 5a (details of facing materials) and 5b (fire escape stair railings) of listed building consent 2023/4902/L dated 30/7/24 for 'Extension of basement, conversion of front part of building at second and third floor levels from commercial/office space to create 2 x studio dwellings; second floor rear extension, and internal and external alterations.'.

    25 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AF

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/2840/L Date not supplied 841 m away

    The replacement of light fittings on ground and first floor levels.

    German Historical Institute 17 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NJ

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/3450/L Date not supplied 974 m away

    External alterations to ground floor front elevation, comprising installation of two retractable awnings, two drinks shelves and replacement double doors.

    27 Museum Street London WC1A 1LH

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/2230/P Date not supplied 382 m away

    Installation of acoustic enclosures for previously unauthorised air conditioning units. New acoustic enclosures will be installed for the previously unauthorized extractor fan. Relocation and replacement of the previously unauthorized ventilation fan and ducting will be conducted.

    35 Gray's Inn Road London Camden WC1X 8PG

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/3353/P Date not supplied 824 m away

    Infill of existing voids and erection of projecting extensions at second and third floors on Macklin Street frontage, to provide additional office (Class E) accomodation.

    New London House 172 Drury Lane London WC2B 5QR

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2025/3184/L Date not supplied 654 m away

    Replacement of internal staircase.

    Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2025/3186/L Date not supplied 507 m away

    External alterations comprising alterations to steps within front lightwell. Internal alterations comprising minor changes to floorplan and openings (part retrospective).

    14 John Street London WC1N 2EB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2025/3139/P Date not supplied 507 m away

    Alterations to steps within the front lightwell.

    14 John Street London WC1N 2EB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2025/3628/P Date not supplied 930 m away

    +++AMENDED DESCRIPTION+++ Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, of planning permission 2024/4662/P dated 6 August 2025, namely to reflect design refinements across the One Museum Street, West Central Street, Vine Lane and High Holborn buildings, including minor changes to internal layouts, façade design adjustments to improve ventilation and daylighting, updated balustrades to meet fire requirements, revised entrances and active frontages, reconfigured and separated basements, relocated refuse stores and amenity areas.

    Selkirk House 166 High Holborn 1 Museum Street 10-12 Museum Street 35-41 New Oxford Street and 16A-18 West Central Street London WC1A 1JR

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2025/3584/L Date not supplied 930 m away

    +++AMENDED DESCRIPTION+++ Variation of Condition 2 of listed building consent ref: 2023/2653/L, dated 7 March 2024, to reflect design amendments across 10-12 Museum Street, 35 and 37 New Oxford Street and 33 New Oxford Street including adjustments to roof access and rooftop equipment, removal of redundant windows replacement of existing pavement lights, reinstatement of paving lights, basement waterproofing, amendments to WC layouts, revised fire safety measures and extending the depth of the lightwell abutting 33 New Oxford Street

    Selkirk House 166 High Holborn 1 Museum Street 10-12 Museum Street 35-41 New Oxford Street and 16A-18 West Central Street London WC1A 1JR

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2025/3322/P Date not supplied 872 m away

    Creation of a roof terrace at main roof level with installation of perimeter glass balustrade and composite privacy screen to rear

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    London Borough of Camden Registered

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

NHS ODS

GP practices

124

within 5 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    517 m

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    568 m

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    629 m

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    752 m

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    752 m

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    791 m

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    966 m

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    976 m

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.0 km

  • BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTRE UHPC

    39 BRUNSWICK CENTRE, LONDON, WC1N 1AF

    ODS code F83048

    1.0 km

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    1.1 km

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    1.1 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.3 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.4 km

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

    4TH FLOOR, SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87772

    1.5 km

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

    1ST FLOOR, 30 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W1D 3QS

    ODS code E87069

    1.5 km

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

    1ST FLOOR, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87714

    1.5 km

  • BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACT, 45 COLOMBO STREET, LONDON, SE1 8EE

    ODS code G85642

    1.5 km

  • CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    CITY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIT 1-3 GROUND FLOOR, CITY HOUSE, 190-196 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 2QH

    ODS code F83064

    1.8 km

  • KINGS CROSS SURGERY

    77-83 CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83635

    1.8 km

Showing 20 of 124 matching practices.

Organisation records, not service availability
These are records marked active in NHS England's Organisation Data Service for England and Wales. Branch surgeries, pharmacies, dentists and hospitals are not included. They do not confirm patient registration, services, opening hours, appointments or care quality. Distances are straight-line from the postcode point.

Source acquired on 2026-09-03. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station

    PLT · Chancery Lane

    0.0 miles
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station

    PLT · Chancery Lane

    0.0 miles
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station

    MET · Chancery Lane

    0.0 miles
  • Chancery Lane

    BCT · Chancery Lane

    0.0 miles
  • Chancery Lane

    TMU · Chancery Lane

    0.0 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Camden 028B, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

4 of 10

Overall England rank

12,794 of 33,755

Income
6 of 10
Employment
3 of 10
Education and skills
9 of 10
Health and disability
6 of 10
Crime
7 of 10
Housing and services
4 of 10
Living environment
1 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

A factual reading of the data in this report's scope. It is not a location score or a recommendation.

Property market

Recorded sales

The five-year median is £839,000 from 6 recorded sales in WC1V 6DR. This is a recorded-sale statistic, not a current valuation.

The latest UK House Price Index average for Camden is £833,067 in June 2026, down 7.1% year on year.

Schools

Published establishments

392 open schools are in scope, including 182 primary and 53 secondary schools. City Junior School is the nearest published school at 116 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

Published police records

42,963 published events cover 12 months, averaging 3,580.25 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 10,610 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.