Ossulston Street is in London and in Camden district. NW1 1EX 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 Ossulston Street, London, NW1 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 1EU, NW1 1ES, NW1 1HN, NW1 1HR, NW1 1HY, NW1 1EZ, NW1 1HP, NW1 1HH, NW1 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW1 1EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 51.8% | 64% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 22.4% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 45.3% | 54.7% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 7.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 26% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 35.1% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.4% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.6% 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 | 35.7% | 30.3% | -5.4% | 1.1% | 29.2% |
| Chinese | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 13.9% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 34.5% | 30.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -50.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 51.6% | 53.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 20.1% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.4% | 53.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 5.1% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 5.8% | -23.4% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 48.3% | 6.5% | 41.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ossulston Street was 409.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.6% higher than the Camden Square average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Ossulston Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Camden Square and the 98th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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 10 Hadstock House Ossulston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-12-18 | £361,694 |
| Flat 10 Hadstock House Ossulston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-07-02 | £326,050 |
| Flat 2 Hadstock House Ossulston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 1998-10-09 | £474,882 |
| Flat 2 Hadstock House Ossulston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1997-10-10 | £455,695 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 1EX 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 | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 932 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 | 985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 85 Polygon Road , NW1 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Aldenham Street , NW1 1PS | - not rated | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,430 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 | 2,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ | - not rated | 472 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Education, Camden Tuition Service Evershed Street , Camden Town NW1 1BD | - not rated | 738 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 757 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 805 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of Pharmacy 29 - 39 Brunswick Square , WC1N 1AX | - not rated | 878 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerstown Coffee House | 60 Chalton Street | 90 yd | |
| Chalton Gallery Coffee | 96 Chalton Street | 92 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 50 Phoenix Road | 95 yd | |
| Cheezelo | 46 Chalton Street | 122 yd | |
| Pinner Cafe | 44 Chalton Street | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Tavern | 23 Phoenix Road | 124 yd | |
| Prince Arthur | 80-82 Eversholt Street | 273 yd | |
| The Rocket | 120 Euston Road | 290 yd | |
| Royal George | 8-14 Eversholt Street | 304 yd | |
| Betjeman Arms | Unit 53, St Pancras International Station, Euston Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLORI CANTO LTD | 90 Chalton Street | 68 yd | |
| Home Sweet Home | Chalton Street Market, Chalton Street | 105 yd | |
| Three Fellas Future Italian Deli | 62 Churchway | 144 yd | |
| Fareshtah Ahmadi | Flat A, 26 Chalton Street | 201 yd | |
| EMILYS CAKES | 19 Chalton Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 345 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 27, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 345 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarket | Unit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 345 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 46, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road | 397 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 484 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School Fcj 1-39 1-39 DRUMMOND CRESCENT | 208 yd | |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Somers Town Community Sports Centre CHALTON STREET | tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Regent High School CHALTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 403 yd | |
| Pancras Square Leisure PANCRAS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 691 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 388.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 317.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.