Purchese Street is in London and in Camden district. NW1 1EL is located in the St Pancras & Somers Town 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 Purchese Street, London, NW1 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 1EY, NW1 1EP, NW1 1ER, NW1 1HW, NW1 1HD, NW1 1RT, NW1 1RS, NW1 1EN, NW1 1HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW1 1EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 47.7% | 55.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 30.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 3.9% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 47.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 29.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 28% | 26.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 33.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.3% 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 | 21.6% | 30.3% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 29.2% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 39.4% | 29.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -52.1% |
| Arab | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 55.3% | 53.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 26.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.1% | 53.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 27.9% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.7% | 10.7% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 49.3% | 6.5% | 42.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purchese Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camden Square average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% 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 39 Phoenix Court Purchese Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-08-01 | £387,045 |
| Flat 23 Phoenix Court Purchese Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-09-22 | £407,413 |
| Flat 32 Phoenix Court Purchese Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-12-04 | £404,018 |
| Flat 1 Phoenix Court Purchese Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2019-12-20 | £538,946 |
| Flat 36 Phoenix Court Purchese Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-08-19 | £406,510 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 1EL 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 | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,821 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 | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Neville Primary School 174 Ossulston Street , NW1 1DN | 3out of 4 | 89 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cobden Primary School Camden Street , NW1 0LL | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School Jubilee Waterside Centre , 105 Camley Street N1C 4PF | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Cross Academy Plimsoll Building , 4 Wollstonecraft Street N1C 4BT | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,521 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 | 2,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,128 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 | 493 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 | 752 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ | - not rated | 776 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Robson House, Netley Campus , 74 Stanhope Street NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 987 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURA CAFE | 150 Ossulston Street | 42 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 50 Phoenix Road | 161 yd | |
| Chalton Gallery Coffee | 96 Chalton Street | 184 yd | |
| Graysons Resturants | 1 Midland Road | 212 yd | |
| Somerstown Coffee House | 60 Chalton Street | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Tavern | 23 Phoenix Road | 154 yd | |
| Prince Arthur | 80-82 Eversholt Street | 358 yd | |
| Betjeman Arms | Unit 53, St Pancras International Station, Euston Road | 364 yd | |
| GOODSWAY | 11 Goods Way | 436 yd | |
| Doric Arch | Euston Station, Unit 50 Eversholt Street | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLORI CANTO LTD | 90 Chalton Street | 213 yd | |
| Home Sweet Home | Chalton Street Market, Chalton Street | 217 yd | |
| DOJOBOX LTD | 18 Polygon Road | 279 yd | |
| GREGGS | Unit 60 St Pancras Station, Kings Cross | 285 yd | |
| Three Fellas Future Italian Deli | 62 Churchway | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 489 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 27, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 489 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarket | Unit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 489 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 46, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road | 498 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somers Town Community Sports Centre CHALTON STREET | tennis courts | 170 yd |
| Regent High School CHALTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School Fcj 1-39 1-39 DRUMMOND CRESCENT | 327 yd | |
| Pancras Square Leisure PANCRAS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 368 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 616 yd | |
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 655 yd | |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| St Pancras Community Association PLENDER STREET | tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Kieser Training (Closed) Greater London House Greater London House Hampstead Road | health and fitness suite | 686 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 105.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.