Grafton Way is in London and in Camden district. W1T 5DE is located in the Bloomsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grafton Way, London, W1T 5DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1T 5DG, W1T 5EE, W1T 5AL, W1T 5EB, W1T 5AH, W1T 5AN, W1T 5EA, W1T 5DJ, W1T 5DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1T 5DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 29.3% | 49.7% | 20.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 70.7% | 50.3% | -20.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 W1T 5DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.5% 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 | 82.5% | 73.5% | -9.0% | 37.9% | 35.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12% | 20.4% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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%) 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 | 76.3% | 54.3% | -22.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 18% | 32.7% | 14.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 W1T 5DE this area, 6.7% 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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40.5% | 14.7% | -25.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 64.7% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.2% 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 | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 7.6% | 12.4% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 11.7% |
| Indian | 18% | 9.3% | -8.7% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 3.7% | -7.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 3.1% | -6.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 32.8% | 52.2% | 19.4% | 81.4% | -29.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 12% | 5.6% | -6.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 30.4% 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 | 29.7% | 30.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -52.8% |
| European Union | 22.1% | 26.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 20.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35% | 25.9% | -9.1% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% 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 | 29% | 30% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -53.2% |
| 10+ Years | 25.2% | 18.1% | -7.1% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.1% | 8.8% | -12.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 20% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 17.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 23.1% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 21.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Way was 1900.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 160.6% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Grafton Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 17th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 244.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Grafton Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2009-06-30 | £5,265,237 |
W1T 5DE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
W1T 5DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W1T 5DE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,418 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 | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 971 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 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 464 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 | 492 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HUNAN MAN | 45 Grafton Way | 15 yd | |
| Broski Lounge | 112 Whitfield Street | 21 yd | |
| Honest Burgers | 117 Tottenham Court Road | 28 yd | |
| FOODLE CAFE/ FOODLE RESTAURANT | 33 Grafton Way | 34 yd | |
| Happy Bones Coffee | 114 Tottenham Court Road | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey Pub Company Limited | Northumberland Arms, 119 Tottenham Court Road | 41 yd | |
| The Court | 108A Tottenham Court Road | 65 yd | |
| The Grafton Arms | 72 Grafton Way | 76 yd | |
| Spearmint Rhino | 161 Tottenham Court Road | 92 yd | |
| Vault 139 | 139-143 Whitfield Street | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIRA | 110 Whitfield Street | 15 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Tottenham Court Road | 64 yd | |
| T4 TEA FOR U | 13 Warren Street | 118 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 14 Warren Street | 121 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 5 Warren Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 40 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 66 yd | |
| Lidl | 145 Tottenham Court Road | 121 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 21 Hampstead Road | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 89 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 241 yd |
| Regent'S Place Health Club (Closed) TRITON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| The Meeting Place Euston (Closed) Drummond Street | 396 yd | |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 422 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 633 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.