Grafton Mews is in London and in Camden district. W1T 5HY 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 Mews, London, W1T 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1T 5HZ, W1T 5HJ, W1T 5HL, W1T 5JF, W1T 5JE, W1T 5EN, W1P 5LG, W1T 5JA, W1T 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1T 5HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 39.5% | 49.3% | 9.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 60.5% | 50.7% | -9.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.7% | 65.4% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 20.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 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 (87.9%) 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 | 62.1% | 61.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 26% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5HY this area, 6.5% 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 63.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 17.5% | -4.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 63.1% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 29.3% |
| Other | 13% | 1.1% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 61.3% | 66.9% | 5.6% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 38.6% 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 | 48% | 38.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 18% | 23.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 1.8% | -5.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 18.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.5% 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 | 46.1% | 38.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 22.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 14.6% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Mews was 643.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Grafton Mews has the 30th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 57th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 5 - 7 Grafton Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,115,000 | 2020-10-26 | £1,042,132 |
| Flat 6 5 - 7 Grafton Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2012-12-19 | £1,020,470 |
| Flat 1 5 - 7 Grafton Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2012-01-13 | £1,136,776 |
| Flat 4 5 - 7 Grafton Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2011-01-13 | £1,069,225 |
W1T 5HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
W1T 5HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5HY 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 | 85 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Other | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,017 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 | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,566 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 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,101 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 | 1,137 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 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,709 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 | 1,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,607 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 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,110 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 | 464 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 484 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra Restaurant | 137 Whitfield Street | 37 yd | |
| Cafe Rio | 66 Grafton Way | 55 yd | |
| NAZUKI GARDEN | 161 Whitfield Street | 78 yd | |
| QIMA CAFE | 21 Warren Street | 83 yd | |
| Broski Lounge | 112 Whitfield Street | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vault 139 | 139-143 Whitfield Street | 39 yd | |
| The Grafton Arms | 72 Grafton Way | 39 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Feathers | 8 Warren Street | 110 yd | |
| Bermondsey Pub Company Limited | Northumberland Arms, 119 Tottenham Court Road | 140 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 14 Warren Street | 77 yd | |
| T4 TEA FOR U | 13 Warren Street | 77 yd | |
| Shoop | 52 Fitzroy Street | 85 yd | |
| MIRA | 110 Whitfield Street | 101 yd | |
| Easy Tiger | 54 Warren Street | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 123 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 152 yd | |
| Lidl | 145 Tottenham Court Road | 171 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 EUSTON ROAD | 309 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 21 Hampstead Road | 340 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 74 yd |
| Regent'S Place Health Club (Closed) TRITON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| The Meeting Place Euston (Closed) Drummond Street | 390 yd | |
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 515 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| The Engine Room ST. BEDES HALL ST. BEDES HALL LITTLE ALBANY STREET | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 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.