Royal College Street is in London and in Camden district. NW1 9NL is located in the Kentish Town South 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 Royal College Street, London, NW1 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 9LT, NW1 9NG, NW1 9NH, NW1 9LU, NW1 9NN, NW1 9EU, NW1 9ND, NW1 9DQ, NW1 9DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW1 9NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 9NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 62.9% | 65.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 23.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.1% | -4.6% | 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 (88.8%) 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 | 44.3% | 56.2% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 NW1 9NL this area, 9.5% 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 62.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 9.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 4.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 2.6% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 62.2% | 26.3% | 33.8% | 28.4% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.5% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 67.9% | 59.6% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 51.3% 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 | 66.9% | 51.3% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 15.9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 51.3% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 20.8% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 8% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal College Street was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Camden Square average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Royal College Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camden Square and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% 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 27 Foster Court Royal College Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-03-23 | £394,679 |
| Flat 11 Foster Court Royal College Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-03-13 | £604,200 |
| Flat 24 Foster Court Royal College Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2008-04-18 | £425,239 |
| Flat 26 Foster Court Royal College Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2007-09-17 | £458,687 |
| Flat 27 Foster Court Royal College Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2007-08-31 | £478,820 |
NW1 9NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 9NL 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 | 214 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , NW1 8RP | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 88 Camden Street , NW1 0JA | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Pratt Street , Camden NW1 0DP | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,730 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 , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,725 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 | 2,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL) Special School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 926 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castles - Pie and Mash | 229 Royal College Street | 70 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Uk | Unit 24, St Pancras Internatio, Pancras Road | 70 yd | |
| Yo! Sushi | Unit 27, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road | 70 yd | |
| Le Pain Quotidien | Unit 4, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road | 70 yd | |
| Change,Grow,Live | 184 Royal College Street | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Eagle Public House | 251 Royal College Street | 40 yd | |
| Slatterys Bar | 69 Camden Road | 77 yd | |
| Camden Road Arms | 102-106 Camden Road | 158 yd | |
| DEGUSTO | 94 Camden Road | 183 yd | |
| The Colonel Fawcett | 1 Randolph Street | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger's Kitchen | 71 Camden Road | 76 yd | |
| JOJO's GRILL & PIZZA | 75 Camden Road | 80 yd | |
| PIZZA GOGO | 59 Camden Road | 81 yd | |
| CAMDEN CHIPPY | 128b Camden Road | 108 yd | |
| /Veggie Vegan | 178b Royal College Street | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-21 Camden Road | 308 yd | |
| Lidl | 64-68 Camden High Street | 463 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 532 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 548 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 430 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 505 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 635 yd |
| Mornington Sports & Fitness Centre (Closed) 142-150 142-150 Arlington Road | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 676 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 717 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Camden) ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Jubilee Waterside Centre (Closed) Camley Street | health and fitness suite | 760 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 324.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.