Ploughmans Close is in London and in Camden district. NW1 0XH is located in the King's Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ploughmans Close, London, NW1 0XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 0QH, NW1 0QG, NW1 0XG, NW1 0XA, NW1 0XE, NW1 0BR, NW1 0BH, NW1 0NY, NW1 0XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW1 0XH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 57.5% | 50% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 42.5% | 50% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 NW1 0XH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 56.2% | 51.9% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 30.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.5% | 46.1% | -13.4% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 33.3% | 10.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 13.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 18.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 9.6% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 33.2% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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 | 18% | 18.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 37.9% | 41.9% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 67.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 67.4% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 12.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 3.9% | -6.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 67.1% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 24.4% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 3.2% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 31.8% | 6.5% | 25.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ploughmans Close was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Camden Square average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ploughmans Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Camden Square and the 179th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ploughmans Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-06-28 | £812,574 |
| 1 Ploughmans Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,800 | 2019-07-04 | £5,843 |
| 4 Ploughmans Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2018-05-09 | £740,631 |
| 17 Ploughmans Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £783,500 | 2017-01-06 | £808,359 |
| 10 Ploughmans Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2016-10-20 | £758,547 |
NW1 0XH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 0XH 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 | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Belsize Primary School Jubilee Waterside Centre , 105 Camley Street N1C 4PF | - not rated | 140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Pratt Street , Camden NW1 0DP | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 88 Camden Street , NW1 0JA | - not rated | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Cross Academy Plimsoll Building , 4 Wollstonecraft Street N1C 4BT | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cobden Primary School Camden Street , NW1 0LL | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 289 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children 4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Education, Camden Tuition Service Evershed Street , Camden Town NW1 1BD | - not rated | 705 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Learning Centre School 89 Parkway , NW1 7PP | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Of Camden | 103a Camley Street | 243 yd | |
| Pritchard and Ure | 2 Barker Drive | 257 yd | |
| ARAMARK COFFEE SHOP | 4 Royal College Street | 289 yd | |
| Chai Thali | Centro 3, 19 Mandela Street | 319 yd | |
| Common Grind Kings Cross T | 9-10 Canal Reach | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 88 Royal College Street | 214 yd | |
| The Constitution Public House | 42 St Pancras Way | 232 yd | |
| Prince Albert PH | 163 Royal College Street | 329 yd | |
| The Colonel Fawcett | 1 Randolph Street | 382 yd | |
| DEGUSTO | 94 Camden Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza & Dumplings | 223 Royal College Street | 367 yd | |
| RED IRON | UNIT 1 JACUNA KITCHENS, 62 Randolph Street | 382 yd | |
| BALADY FOUR LTD | 121 St Pancras Way | 390 yd | |
| BEAT BURGER (KLEIN MODY LTD) | 62 Randolph Street | 445 yd | |
| ACAI GIRLS | Kitchen 14, 62 Randolph Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 103a Camley Street | 243 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-21 Camden Road | 613 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 8-12 Camden High Street | 662 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 143-151 Camden High Street | 714 yd | |
| Aldi | 125-133 Camden High Street | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Waterside Centre (Closed) Camley Street | health and fitness suite | 135 yd |
| St Pancras Community Association PLENDER STREET | tennis courts | 463 yd |
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Somers Town Community Sports Centre CHALTON STREET | tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Regent High School CHALTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Mornington Sports & Fitness Centre (Closed) 142-150 142-150 Arlington Road | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 817 yd | |
| Pancras Square Leisure PANCRAS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 836 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.