W1P 9PE is in Seymour Place, London and Camden district. W1P 9PE is located in the Bloomsbury 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 Seymour Place, London, W1P 9PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1T 4RR, W1T 4RU, W1T 4PJ, W1T 4PQ, W1T 4DB, W1T 4PW, W1T 4SG, W1T 4PE, W1T 4SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W1P 9PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 50.6% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 56.5% | 49.4% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 W1P 9PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.5% 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 | 69.5% | 71.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 17% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 54.8% | 59.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 28.1% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around W1P 9PE this area, 7.9% 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 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 64.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 12.3% | 0% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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 | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 3.9% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 66.9% | 63.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.7% | 39% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -44.2% |
| European Union | 22.2% | 20.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 20.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 40.3% | 38.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 20.2% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 7.3% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 22.5% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 20.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 12.9% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around W1P 9PE was 543.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
W1P 9PE has the 32nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 71st highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 1997-07-01 | £815,455 |
W1P 9PE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 W1P 9PE 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 | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,527 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 | 2,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | - not rated | 142 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School 74 Stanhope Street , Camden NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 476 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeannine Manuel School 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 596 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana Catering Services | Lantana at Level 7,, 80 Charlotte Street | 48 yd | |
| Gaucho Grill | 58-62 Charlotte Street | 52 yd | |
| Kazu | 64 Charlotte Street | 61 yd | |
| Kitchen Table | 70 Charlotte Street | 68 yd | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Take-Two Interactive Software Europe , Ltd. Take Two House, 30 Cleveland Street | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Tun | 58-60 Goodge Street | 87 yd | |
| Reverend J W Simpson | 32-34 Goodge Street | 117 yd | |
| The Fitzrovia | Flat A,, 18 Goodge Street | 145 yd | |
| Fitzroy Tavern | 16A Charlotte Street | 216 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | 68-70 Whitfield Street | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doumo | 29 Tottenham Street | 7 yd | |
| SHOOP | Cafe And Premises At Ground Floor, 27 Tottenham Street | 13 yd | |
| ST MUNGO'S | 13-14, Goodge Place | 22 yd | |
| GRILLED FISH | Goodge Place Market | 54 yd | |
| Dajaj Dajaj | Goodge Place Market | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 174 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 55 Tottenham Court Road | 250 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 252 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 336 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 325 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 494 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Central Ymca Club GREAT RUSSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 573 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.