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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

WC1N2PF

Doughty Mews

WC1N3AL

Old Gloucester Street

WC1N3LJ

Lamb's Conduit Street

WC1R4AQ

Eagle Street

WC1R4QG

Red Lion Square

WC1R4TQ

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1V6PA

Procter Street

WC1V7EZ

Procter Street

WC1X0JZ

Calthorpe Street

WC2A3QS

New Square

WC2B5BH

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2B5EL

Newton Street

WC2B5NB

Macklin Street

WC2B5PR

Drury Lane

WC2B6QY

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H8AQ

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H8DE

St Giles Passage

WC2H8DF

New Compton Street

WC2H8EE

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H8EL

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H8LA

Bucknall Street

WC2H9FH

Shelton Street

EC1M3JB

Farringdon Road

EC1N7RJ

Baldwin's Gardens

EC1N8DA

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1R4PJ

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1R5EY

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

WC1A1BN

Dyott Street

WC1A1JR

Museum Street

WC1N3EW

Millman Street

WC2A2JB

Carey Street

WC1X0BA

Elm Street

WC1X0BW

Gough Street

WC2B5AZ

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1X8LU

Gray's Inn Road

WC2B6PP

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9AU

Shorts Gardens

WC2H9HN

Shelton Street

WC2H9QQ

Neal Street

EC1N8LY

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1N8QT

Saffron Street

EC1N8SQ

Greville Street

WC1N3EF

Millman Mews

WC1B5AD

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1B5AR

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1V6JQ

Procter Street

WC1V6ER

Procter Street

WC1A1AB

Dyott Street

WC1B4BP

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1N3AA

Old Gloucester Street

WC1N3BT

Boswell Street

WC1N3NH

Lamb's Conduit Street

WC1R4PN

Red Lion Street

WC1R4QR

Bedford Row

WC1V6AA

Procter Street

WC2A2JF

Carey Street

WC1X8WB

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2A3RJ

New Square

WC2B5AD

Drury Lane

WC2B5AP

Parker Mews

WC2B5EF

Macklin Street

WC2B5PH

Parker Mews

WC2B6AQ

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H8NH

Denmark Street

WC2H9EE

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9EP

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2H9HE

Shelton Street

EC1N8BN

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1N2ST

Holborn

EC1N2TD

Holborn

EC1N7TJ

Baldwin's Gardens

EC1N8AW

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1N8XA

Saffron Hill

EC1R4PA

Laystall Street

WC1N3EP

Millman Street

WC1N2LJ

Doughty Street

WC1N2LX

Doughty Street

WC1N2NS

John's Mews

WC1N3JB

Great Ormond Street

WC1N3LP

Lamb's Conduit Street

WC1R4AY

Princeton Street

WC1R4EF

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC1V7JG

Procter Street

WC1R4RA

Red Lion Square

WC1V6BX

Procter Street

WC1V6RB

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

WC2A3NN

Stone Buildings

WC2A3QH

New Square

WC2A3SP

Old Square

WC2B5AN

Parker Street

WC2H9AH

Betterton Street

WC2B5LT

Stukeley Street

WC2B5PP

Drury Lane

WC2B5QR

Drury Lane

WC2H0JA

Charing Cross Road

EC1N8JJ

Hatton Wall

EC1N8TS

Kirby Street

EC1R5DH

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

EC1R5DX

Vine Hill

EC1R5EQ

Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.