Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Camden: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Holborn Underground Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 56 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WC1V 7EY.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 77 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 159 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Alban's Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
150crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 150 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 71.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
98GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 78 GP, 20 hospitals, 126 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PROBLEM SHARED — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Holborn Underground Station0.1 mi
Holborn Underground Station0.2 mi
Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 mi
58 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 56 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11.9 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Lincoln's Inn Fields — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
226shops & libraries
- 208 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Little Waitrose High Holborn — 0.1 mi
In Camden, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 84% got their first preference (95% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Camden, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WC1V 7EY.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WC1V.
Average sold price by property type across the WC1V district, 2021–2026.
About WC1V 7EY
WC1V 7EY scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with Holborn Underground Station 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WC1V 7EY is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 20,943 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 159 schools within the typical catchment area, including 28 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 49 rated Good. The nearest school is University of the Arts London, within a short walk.
There were 150 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 78 GP surgeries, 20 hospitals and 126 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PROBLEM SHARED, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is THE ITALIAN HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
