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Doric Way is in London and in Camden district. NW1 1LX 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 Doric Way, London, NW1 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW1 1LT, NW1 1LQ, NW1 1LS, NW1 1HY, NW1 1LR, NW1 1LH, NW1 1LJ, NW1 1EZ, NW1 1HP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW1 1LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.2%50.9%3.7% 51.0% -0.1%
Male52.8%49.1%-3.7% 49.0% 0.1%

Partnership Status

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 1LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single62.7%68.4%5.7% 37.9% 30.5%
Married: Opposite sex28.6%24.1%-4.5% 44.2% -20.1%
Married: Same sex0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.2%4.6%1.4% 2.2% 2.4%
Divorced4.4%2.1%-2.3% 9.1% -7.0%
Widowed0.8%0.8%0.0% 6.1% -5.3%

Health

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 (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.8%50.5%2.7% 48.4% 2.1%
Good health37.3%36.1%-1.2% 33.6% 2.5%
Fair health9.3%9.1%-0.2% 12.7% -3.6%
Bad health4.6%3.9%-0.7% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health0.9%0.4%-0.5% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.1%11.5%-3.6% 18.2% -6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.7%8.5%-6.2% 9.6% -1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.1%10.3%1.2% 13.4% -3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.7%15.8%-0.9% 16.9% -1.1%
Degree or Similar33.3%48.7%15.4% 33.8% 14.9%
Other11.1%5.1%-6.0% 2.8% 2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi16.4%19.9%3.5% 1.1% 18.8%
Chinese5.2%8.4%3.2% 0.7% 7.7%
Indian1.2%3.5%2.3% 3.1% 0.4%
Pakistani1.2%0%-1.2% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian5.2%5.2%0.0% 1.6% 3.6%
Black African7.4%7.7%0.3% 2.5% 5.2%
Black Caribbean0.6%1.4%0.8% 1.0% 0.4%
Other Black5.6%0%-5.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%1.7%-0.5% 0.8% 0.9%
Mixed White and African4.3%1.7%-2.6% 0.4% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1%0.7% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other3.4%1.4%-2.0% 0.8% 0.6%
White42.6%39.9%-2.7% 81.4% -41.5%
Roma0%1%1.0% 0.2% 0.8%
Arab0%2.4%2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
Other4.3%4.5%0.2% 1.6% 2.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom50.3%46.9%-3.4% 83.2% -36.3%
European Union15.1%17.8%2.7% 6.1% 11.7%
Rest of Europe3.4%1.7%-1.7% 0.8% 0.9%
Africa10.5%6.6%-3.9% 2.7% 3.9%
Middle East and Asia15.4%22.4%7.0% 5.6% 16.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.3%4.2%-0.1% 1.3% 2.9%
Oceania0.9%0.3%-0.6% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK47.2%46.7%-0.5% 83.2% -36.5%
10+ Years10.2%25.8%15.6% 9.8% 16.0%
5-10 Years9.3%7%-2.3% 2.9% 4.1%
2-5 Years14.8%10.1%-4.7% 2.2% 7.9%
Less than 2 years18.5%10.5%-8.0% 1.9% 8.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.8% 76.7% -11.9%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
France1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy4.2% 0.6% 3.6%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania1% 0.3% 0.7%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries3.1% 1.5% 1.6%
North Africa0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Southern Asia3.1% 1.2% 1.9%
South-East Asia5.9% 0.2% 5.7%
North America and the Caribbean2.8% 0.3% 2.5%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
No passport held3.5% 13.5% -10.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30% 37.2% -7.2%
Christian28.2% 46.2% -18.0%
Buddhist3.8% 0.5% 3.3%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Jewish0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Muslim26.8% 6.5% 20.3%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Doric Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doric Way was 596.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 315.6% higher than the Camden Square average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Doric Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camden Square and the 62nd highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,600
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NW1 1LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Doric Way are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Camden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Doric Way, London, NW1 1LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW1 1LX

Average Price
£626,002
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£958,089
Flats/Maisonettes
£584,492
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Doric Way

Average Price
£701,705
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£934,334
Flats/Maisonettes
£541,781
Other
£2,584,433

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Doric WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat F 2 Doric Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£505,0002023-04-21 £479,424
Flat E 2 Doric Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£530,0002022-08-23 £502,659
Flat D 2 Doric Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£521,0002022-07-22 £505,148
Flat B 2 Doric Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£645,0002018-06-08 £620,342
Flat B 2 Doric Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£575,0002015-02-20 £612,138
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW1 1LX

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in NW1 1LX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee82
Student (economically inactive)46
Part-Time Employee17
Looking after home or family16
Other16
Unemployed16
Retired15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Self-Employed6

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities29
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles13
Education11
Administrative and support service activities10
Other8
Transport and storage7
Human health and social work activities6
Manufacturing5
Information and communication5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Financial and insurance activities4
Construction3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,055 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 1,182 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 2,700 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 4,008 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 4,418 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP
3out of 4 314 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Edith Neville Primary School
174 Ossulston Street , NW1 1DN
3out of 4 349 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX
3out of 4 663 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Argyle Primary School
Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG
3out of 4 679 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Richard Cobden Primary School
Camden Street , NW1 0LL
4out of 4 722 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 24 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 514 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 1,551 yd Community school No Girls More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 1,756 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
4out of 4 1,942 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 680 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,114 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 1,384 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 2,069 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,376 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 2,718 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 2,966 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 5,245 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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
University College London
Gower Street , WC1E 6BT
- not rated 644 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 4 665 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Royal Veterinary College
Royal College Street , NW1 0TU
- not rated 829 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
School of Oriental and African Studies
Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG
- not rated 970 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Somerstown Coffee House60 Chalton Street83 yd
Roti King40 Doric Way91 yd
Cheezelo46 Chalton Street96 yd
Pinner Cafe44 Chalton Street108 yd
Gazelle Dates42 Chalton Street111 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Royal George8-14 Eversholt Street156 yd
Prince Arthur80-82 Eversholt Street184 yd
The Cock Tavern23 Phoenix Road198 yd
Doric ArchEuston Station, Unit 50 Eversholt Street199 yd
The Signal Box PHUnit 53, Euston Railway Station, Eversholt Street199 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Three Fellas Future Italian Deli62 Churchway28 yd
FLORI CANTO LTD90 Chalton Street131 yd
Home Sweet HomeChalton Street Market, Chalton Street133 yd
Fareshtah AhmadiFlat A, 26 Chalton Street154 yd
EMILYS CAKES19 Chalton Street159 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodUnit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street199 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodUnit 27, Euston Station, Eversholt Street199 yd
Sainsbury’s SupermarketUnit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street199 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodUnit 46, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road499 yd
Little WaitroseUnit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road585 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Maria Fidelis Catholic School Fcj
1-39 1-39 DRUMMOND CRESCENT
115 yd
Barrys Bootcamp (London Central)
EUSTON ROAD
278 yd
Profile Health & Fitness (Closed)
17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place
health and fitness suite348 yd
St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel
St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool398 yd
Somers Town Community Sports Centre
CHALTON STREET
tennis courts418 yd
Regent High School
CHALTON STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite423 yd
One Kx
CROMER STREET
health and fitness suite551 yd
Bloomsbury Fitness Centre
GORDON STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts570 yd
Pancras Square Leisure
PANCRAS SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool624 yd
The Meeting Place Euston (Closed)
Drummond Street
640 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed84.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.