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Adeline Place is in London and in Camden district. WC1B 3AJ 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 Adeline Place, London, WC1B 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WC1B 3AG, WC1B 3AE, WC1B 3LA, WC1B 3NH, WC1B 3AD, WC1B 3AH, WC1B 3HX, WC1B 3AA, WC1B 3AX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1B 3AJ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.1%45.5%-6.6% 51.0% -5.5%
Male47.9%54.5%6.6% 49.0% 5.5%

Partnership Status

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 WC1B 3AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single64.3%59.7%-4.6% 37.9% 21.8%
Married: Opposite sex24.1%26.7%2.6% 44.2% -17.5%
Married: Same sex0.8%1.1%0.3% 0.3% 0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%4.5%4.5% 0.1% 4.4%
Separated1.6%1.1%-0.5% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced6.8%2.8%-4.0% 9.1% -6.3%
Widowed2.4%4%1.6% 6.1% -2.1%

Health

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 (92.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.3%61.4%8.1% 48.4% 13.0%
Good health32.7%31.5%-1.2% 33.6% -2.1%
Fair health9.7%6.6%-3.1% 12.7% -6.1%
Bad health3.5%0.5%-3.0% 4.0% -3.5%
Very bad health0.8%0%-0.8% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 WC1B 3AJ this area, 6.3% 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 70.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications2.8%6.3%3.5% 18.2% -11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.6%3.4%-0.2% 9.6% -6.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.6%2.3%-3.3% 13.4% -11.1%
Apprenticeship0%0.6%0.6% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.3%13.1%-2.2% 16.9% -3.8%
Degree or Similar62.7%70.5%7.8% 33.8% 36.7%
Other10%4%-6.0% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.2%4%2.8% 1.1% 2.9%
Chinese12.5%9.6%-2.9% 0.7% 8.9%
Indian2.7%4.5%1.8% 3.1% 1.4%
Pakistani0%2.5%2.5% 2.7% -0.2%
Other Asian4.3%4.5%0.2% 1.6% 2.9%
Black African0.4%0%-0.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.3%3%0.7% 0.8% 2.2%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other1.9%2.5%0.6% 0.8% 1.7%
White71.2%62.6%-8.6% 81.4% -18.8%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab2.3%4.5%2.2% 0.6% 3.9%
Other0%1.5%1.5% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 41% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom53.7%41%-12.7% 83.2% -42.2%
European Union13.2%21.5%8.3% 6.1% 15.4%
Rest of Europe2.3%4%1.7% 0.8% 3.2%
Africa0.4%3%2.6% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia16.3%19.5%3.2% 5.6% 13.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean8.9%7.5%-1.4% 1.3% 6.2%
Oceania5.1%3.5%-1.6% 0.3% 3.2%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK51.8%40.6%-11.2% 83.2% -42.6%
10+ Years7.4%17.3%9.9% 9.8% 7.5%
5-10 Years14.8%6.9%-7.9% 2.9% 4.0%
2-5 Years11.3%15.3%4.0% 2.2% 13.1%
Less than 2 years14.8%19.8%5.0% 1.9% 17.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom52.2% 76.7% -24.5%
Ireland2% 0.6% 1.4%
France7.5% 0.3% 7.2%
Germany2% 0.2% 1.8%
Italy2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries8% 1.5% 6.5%
Turkey1% 0.1% 0.9%
Other Europe3% 0.2% 2.8%
North Africa1% 0.1% 0.9%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia5% 0.3% 4.7%
Southern Asia3% 1.2% 1.8%
South-East Asia2% 0.2% 1.8%
North America and the Caribbean2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Oceania1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
No passport held3% 13.5% -10.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion49.2% 37.2% 12.0%
Christian24.4% 46.2% -21.8%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Hindu3% 1.7% 1.3%
Jewish5.6% 0.5% 5.1%
Muslim10.2% 6.5% 3.7%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is Adeline Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adeline Place was 2937.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 302.7% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.

Adeline Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 6th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 416.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WC1B 3AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Adeline Place are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Camden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Adeline Place, London, WC1B 3AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WC1B 3AJ

Average Price
£1,169,186
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,169,186
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Adeline Place

Average Price
£802,259
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£595,532
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£808,927
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Adeline PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12A Adeline Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£970,0002013-08-28 £1,061,932
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WC1B 3AJ

Employment

WC1B 3AJ 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 WC1B 3AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee59
Student (economically inactive)38
Retired24
Self-Employed18
Part-Time Employee10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Other7
Looking after home or family6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities32
Information and communication22
Financial and insurance activities19
Accommodation and food service activities18
Education13
Other11
Human health and social work activities10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles8
Administrative and support service activities8
Construction5
Real estate activities3
Transport and storage2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Manufacturing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,191 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 2,344 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 2,858 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 3,629 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 3,829 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Souls CofE Primary School
Foley Street , W1W 7JJ
3out of 4 589 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA
3out of 4 753 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF
3out of 4 817 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU
4out of 4 1,076 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 1,222 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,425 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 1,651 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 1,959 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
London Nautical School
61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA
2out of 4 2,250 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 2,281 yd Community school No Girls More About School

16 plus

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 788 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 934 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,420 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,102 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 2,263 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 2,894 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 3,897 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,110 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ecole Jeannine Manuel
43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN
- not rated 109 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Fashion Retail Academy
15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL
- not rated 186 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT
- not rated 336 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of London
Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU
- not rated 430 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birkbeck College
Malet Street , WC1E 7HX
- not rated 432 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TURPAN UYGHUR RESTAURANT108 Great Russell Street27 yd
CUCINASt Giles Hotel, 12 Bedford Avenue42 yd
Wraps N More Ltd112 Great Russell Street43 yd
TEA KNOWS112 Great Russell Street43 yd
ELWIN COFFEE LTD13 Great Russell Street55 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hudson's HouseSt Giles Hotel, 12 Bedford Avenue42 yd
Dominion TheatreThe Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road86 yd
All Bar One108 New Oxford Street145 yd
Sevilla Mia22 Hanway Street202 yd
Jack Horner235-236 Tottenham Court Road230 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
UZUMAKI107 Great Russell Street32 yd
EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY8 Great Russell Street67 yd
Nuffied Foundation28 Bedford Square85 yd
Basicmart4 OXFORD STREET156 yd
Honest Guys77-91 New Oxford Street179 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's Supermarkets LtdUnit 8, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road140 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food55 Tottenham Court Road364 yd
TescoGROUND FLOOR, 2-4 DEAN STREET378 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd10-16 Goodge Street457 yd
Sainsbury'sBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 1 BERNERS STREET493 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Central Ymca Club
GREAT RUSSELL STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool70 yd
Oasis Sports Centre
ENDELL STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool374 yd
The London Edition
BERNERS STREET
health and fitness suite490 yd
Another_Space (Covent Garden)
4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET
545 yd
Easygym (London Oxford Street)
The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street
health and fitness suite558 yd
Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed)
BERNERS STREET
health and fitness suite583 yd
Pure Gym (London Covent Garden)
MACKLIN STREET
health and fitness suite589 yd
Nuffield Health (Covent Garden)
ODHAMS WALK
health and fitness suite, swimming pool610 yd
Energy Base
MALET STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool620 yd
University Of London Union
MALET STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool620 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.