Grafton Way is in London and in Camden district. W1T 5DU 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 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1T 5JD, W1T 5DS, W1T 5JE, W1T 5EN, W1T 5HF, W1T 5JF, W1T 5HY, W1T 5EP, W1T 5DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W1T 5DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% 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 | 61.5% | 65% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 19.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 2.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.5% | 50.8% | -9.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 30.7% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 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.
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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23% | 18.1% | -4.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 49.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 12% | 6.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 12.6% | 18.8% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 17.7% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 13.3% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 12.6% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 3.5% | -7.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 0.8% | -6.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 36.8% | 42.6% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 49% 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 | 38.3% | 49% | 10.7% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| European Union | 24.9% | 14.4% | -10.5% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 26.1% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 5.1% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.2% 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 | 36.6% | 49.2% | 12.6% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 26.2% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.9% | 2.3% | -15.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 6.3% | -10.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 16% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 25.7% | 6.5% | 19.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Way was 2428.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 232.9% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Grafton Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 9th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 486.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Grafton Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,493,440 | 2017-01-26 | £4,036,480 |
The percentage of student residents living in W1T 5DU 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) | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,053 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 | 2,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,496 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 | 4,546 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 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,124 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 | 1,132 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 | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,727 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 , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,641 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 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Robson House, Netley Campus , 74 Stanhope Street NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 537 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rio | 66 Grafton Way | 19 yd | |
| Agra Restaurant | 137 Whitfield Street | 23 yd | |
| Broski Lounge | 112 Whitfield Street | 57 yd | |
| THE HUNAN MAN | 45 Grafton Way | 64 yd | |
| Rosa's Thai Cafe | 48 Grafton Way | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grafton Arms | 72 Grafton Way | 2 yd | |
| Vault 139 | 139-143 Whitfield Street | 41 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Feathers | 8 Warren Street | 106 yd | |
| Bermondsey Pub Company Limited | Northumberland Arms, 119 Tottenham Court Road | 107 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIRA | 110 Whitfield Street | 64 yd | |
| T4 TEA FOR U | 13 Warren Street | 80 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 14 Warren Street | 81 yd | |
| Shoop | 52 Fitzroy Street | 121 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 5 Warren Street | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 97 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 116 yd | |
| Lidl | 145 Tottenham Court Road | 151 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 EUSTON ROAD | 345 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 21 Hampstead Road | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 63 yd |
| Regent'S Place Health Club (Closed) TRITON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| The Meeting Place Euston (Closed) Drummond Street | 393 yd | |
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 487 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 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.