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Holborn & Covent Garden

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About

Holborn & Covent Garden is a central London ward in the borough of Camden, known for its mix of commercial, cultural, and residential spaces. The area includes parts of the West End, with theatres, shops, and restaurants lining its streets. It is home to institutions like the London School of Economics and the Royal Courts of Justice, adding an academic and legal presence. The ward also features historic markets such as Covent Garden, which attract both locals and tourists.

Transport links are strong, with several Tube stations including Holborn, Covent Garden, and Temple serving the area. The River Thames runs along its southern edge, providing a connection to the South Bank. Despite its bustling daytime activity, quieter residential pockets exist, particularly around Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The ward’s blend of work, leisure, and history makes it a key part of central London.

Area overview

On average Holborn & Covent Garden has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 701 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Holborn & Covent Garden is £54,632 per year. There are 9 schools in Holborn & Covent Garden: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
701
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Holborn & Covent Garden Population
10,361
Population density
9,340.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,230
31.18%
Other White
1,989
19.2%
Bangladeshi
1,361
13.14%
African
717
6.92%
Chinese
579
5.59%
Total population: 10,360

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,568
30.99%
Social rents from council
1,394
27.55%
Other social rented
920
18.19%
Owns outright
551
10.89%
Owns with a mortgage
401
7.93%
Total households: 5,059

Property prices in Holborn & Covent Garden

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £815,000 in Holborn & Covent Garden area, with individual transactions ranging from £370,000 up to £6,443,750.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holborn & Covent Garden in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats67£788,750
Semi-Detached1£2,850,000
Terraced1£4,250,000

10 years median price trend in Holborn & Covent Garden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.

All postcodes in Holborn & Covent Garden

WC1N2LW

Doughty Street

WC1N3LN

Great Ormond Street

WC1N3RA

Great Ormond Street

WC1R5JH

Gray's Inn Square

WC1V6EA

Procter Street

WC1V7EY

Procter Street

WC1V7HF

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1V7HP

Procter Street

WC1X8AD

Gray's Inn Road

WC1X8EH

Gray's Inn Road

WC2A1DU

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2A3ED

Lincoln's Inn Fields

WC2B5NT

Parker Mews

WC2B6AA

Gate Street

WC2H8DX

Grape Street

WC2H8JR

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9AR

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9EW

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9JU

Shelton Street

EC1N7UJ

Portpool Lane

EC1N7AG

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

EC1N7TX

Leather Lane

EC1N7TP

Leather Lane

EC1N7UY

Baldwin's Gardens

EC1N8DH

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1N8DX

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1N8JT

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1N8RU

Hatton Place

WC1N3EN

Millman Street

WC1N3BW

Boswell Street

WC1N3DB

Great James Street

WC1N1DZ

Guilford Street

WC1N2JS

Doughty Street

WC1N3BP

Boswell Street

WC1N3HZ

Barbon Close

WC1R4BX

Bedford Row

WC1V6BN

Procter Street

WC1V6JJ

Procter Street

WC1V7BW

Procter Street

WC1V7DX

Procter Street

WC1V7QX

Procter Street

WC1V7RL

Procter Street

WC1X8LS

Baldwin's Gardens

WC1X8XZ

Gray's Inn Road

WC2A3JB

Lincoln's Inn Fields

WC2A3HP

Gate Street

WC2A3TN

Lincoln's Inn Fields

WC2A3UA

Old Square

WC2B5LX

Macklin Street

WC2B6PN

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H8LZ

Denmark Street

WC2H8DJ

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H8DW

Grape Street

WC2H8JB

Mercer Street

WC2H8LH

St Giles High Street

WC2H8LS

Denmark Street

WC2H9EB

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9ER

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9HB

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9JN

Shelton Street

WC2H9PX

Shorts Gardens

WC2H9RD

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

EC1M3JQ

Farringdon Road

EC1R4SR

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1N8EX

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1N8HX

Hatton Wall

EC1N8LX

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1R5BD

Summers Street

EC1R5DJ

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

WC1B4BN

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1N2NP

John's Mews

WC1N2PA

John's Mews

WC1N3PD

Dombey Street

WC1R4BS

Bedford Row

WC1R4LR

Bedford Row

WC1R4PD

Red Lion Street

WC1R5HH

Gray's Inn Road

WC1V6NP

Procter Street

WC1V7JY

Procter Street

WC1X8HG

Brooke Street

WC1X8LT

Gray's Inn Road

WC1X8NW

Great James Street

WC1X8TL

Gray's Inn Road

WC2A3LH

Lincoln's Inn Fields

WC2B5LB

Stukeley Street

WC2B5RB

Drury Lane

WC2H8BU

Phoenix Street

WC2H9AP

Shorts Gardens

WC2H9BA

Nottingham Court

WC2H9BF

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9BQ

Betterton Street

WC2H9DD

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9EG

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

EC1N6SN

Ely Place

EC1N6TD

Ely Place

EC1N8EU

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

WC1B5BB

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1N3DH

Great James Street

WC1N2JZ

Doughty Street

WC1N2LD

Brownlow Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.