Bloomsbury Way is in London and in Camden district. WC1A 2SE 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 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1A 1JN, WC1A 1PL, WC1A 1EP, WC1A 2HR, WC1A 1LT, WC1A 1NT, WC1A 1BH, WC1A 2HN, WC1A 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1A 2SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 57.5% | 53.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 42.5% | 46.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 WC1A 2SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.5% 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 | 68.7% | 80.5% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 42.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 11.9% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -32.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 55.3% | 51.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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 WC1A 2SE this area, 4.9% 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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 35.3% | 20.3% | 16.9% | 18.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 43.5% | -11.4% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 10.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 9.0% |
| Chinese | 7% | 13.4% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 56.7% | 49.6% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 40.7% 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 | 43.5% | 40.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -42.5% |
| European Union | 20.7% | 19% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.6% | 1.3% | -5.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 24.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.1% 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 | 42.9% | 40.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -42.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 14.1% | 3.2% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.5% | 1.5% | -16.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 37.8% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 35.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.4% | 76.7% | -28.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bloomsbury Way was 267.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bloomsbury Way has the 30th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 163rd highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% 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 8 Tavistock Chambers, 40 Bloomsbury Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2023-05-11 | £703,621 |
| Flat 8 Tavistock Chambers, 40 Bloomsbury Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2019-02-27 | £691,361 |
| Flat 10 Tavistock Chambers, 40 Bloomsbury Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2012-09-14 | £1,052,217 |
| Flat 10 Tavistock Chambers, 40 Bloomsbury Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2007-04-25 | £1,147,184 |
| Flat 10 Tavistock Chambers, 40 Bloomsbury Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2006-10-06 | £760,219 |
WC1A 2SE 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 WC1A 2SE 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) | 246 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Other | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,014 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 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,194 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 | 3,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Community 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 | 511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,266 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 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 373 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 463 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 468 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pane Cunzato | 49 Museum Street | 2 yd | |
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki | 47 Museum Street | 19 yd | |
| Gio's | 19 Museum Street | 24 yd | |
| SHAXIAN DELICACIES | 21 Museum Street | 24 yd | |
| The Camera Cafe | 44 Museum Street | 24 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 27 Museum Street | 59 yd | |
| The Old Crown (sep sublet kitchen) | 33 New Oxford Street | 64 yd | |
| Bloomsbury Tavern | 236 Shaftesbury Avenue | 93 yd | |
| Museum Tavern | 49 Great Russell Street | 98 yd | |
| The Crown PH | 51 New Oxford Street | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEW MASTER | 10,, 4 Bloomsbury Way | 60 yd | |
| JIN CHENG ALLEY | 43 New Oxford Street | 67 yd | |
| Menya Ramen House | 29 Museum Street | 69 yd | |
| Rice Coming Restaurant | 10a Coptic Street | 86 yd | |
| FISH PLAICE | 32 Museum Street | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 309 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129-133 Kingsway | 350 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express, Endell Street | 391 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Unit 8, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road | 483 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | Weston House, 246 High Holborn | 483 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 225 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 383 yd |
| Central Ymca Club GREAT RUSSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn) WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 542 yd | |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 556 yd | |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 557 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 311.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.