St Cross Street is in London and in Camden district. EC1N 8UH 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 St Cross Street, London, EC1N 8UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1N 8JT, EC1N 7TP, EC1N 8LE, EC1N 8ER, EC1N 7SQ, EC1N 7TN, EC1N 7TJ, EC1N 7UL, EC1N 8EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1N 8UH is primarily male, with 54% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34.3% | 46% | 11.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 65.7% | 54% | -11.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 EC1N 8UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 54.3% | 56.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 27.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 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 | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 63.9% | 71% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 22.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 22.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -11.0% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 EC1N 8UH this area, 2.1% 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 79.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.3% | 79.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 45.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76% | 70.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 54.5% | 46.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 23.3% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.5% 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 | 54.1% | 46.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 10.5% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 14.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Cross Street was 535.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Cross Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 69th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 30 St Cross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2004-09-20 | £454,633 |
| Flat 2 30 St Cross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2003-09-29 | £945,494 |
| Flat 1 30 St Cross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2002-06-28 | £441,065 |
| Flat 1 30 St Cross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1999-07-02 | £496,145 |
| 24 St Cross Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 1998-06-09 | £855,337 |
EC1N 8UH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
EC1N 8UH 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 EC1N 8UH 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 924 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 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,888 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 | 2,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,429 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 | 597 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo | 30 St Cross Street | 28 yd | |
| LOCKY'S | Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 59 yd | |
| HIBACHI | Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 59 yd | |
| Gebeta Ethiopian Restaurant | 51 Leather Lane | 60 yd | |
| YUM BOWL | 61 Leather Lane | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Beer Company | 82 Leather Lane | 79 yd | |
| Hat & Tun | 3 Hatton Wall | 150 yd | |
| The Argyle | 1 Greville Street | 195 yd | |
| The Clerk and Well | 156 Clerkenwell Road | 221 yd | |
| The One Tun | 125 Saffron Hill | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 78 Hatton Garden | 31 yd | |
| Daddy Donkey Mexican Grill | 50b Leather Lane | 35 yd | |
| Shoku Japan | 66 Leather Lane | 52 yd | |
| The Salad Kitchen | 66 Leather Lane | 52 yd | |
| Dugan’s | Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 199 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 229 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 299 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 320 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 215 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 417 yd | |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 630 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 704 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.