Morwell Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1B 3AR 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 Morwell Street, London, WC1B 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1T 7QX, W1T 1DY, W1T 7QH, WC1B 3AH, WC1B 3HN, WC1B 3HX, W1T 1QP, W1T 1QW, W1T 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1B 3AR 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 45.5% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 54.5% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 3AR, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.3% | 59.7% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 26.7% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 53.3% | 61.4% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3AR 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 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 Levels | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.7% | 70.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 36.7% |
| Other | 10% | 4% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 8.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 71.2% | 62.6% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -18.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, just 41% 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 | 53.7% | 41% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 21.5% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.8% | 40.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 17.3% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.8% | 6.9% | -7.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 15.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 19.8% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morwell Street was 2746.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 308.1% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Morwell Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 6th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 488.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.4%.

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 2 26 Morwell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2010-10-14 | £680,190 |
| Flat 3 26 Morwell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2010-04-09 | £611,244 |
| 26A Morwell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2004-02-11 | £608,518 |
| Flat 3 26 Morwell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2003-07-24 | £554,753 |
| Flat 3 26 Morwell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2000-06-16 | £601,858 |
WC1B 3AR 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 3AR 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 | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,824 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 | 3,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | - not rated | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,235 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 | 1,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,291 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannine Manuel School 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 314 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 416 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 426 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 239-240 Tottenham Court Road | 16 yd | |
| Gail’s Bakery & Kitchen | 11-13 Bayley Street | 59 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 37 Tottenham Court Road | 63 yd | |
| Eggslut | 19 Percy Street | 70 yd | |
| Sagar Restaurant (Veg) | 17A Percy Street | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Horner | 235-236 Tottenham Court Road | 60 yd | |
| Hudson's House | St Giles Hotel, 12 Bedford Avenue | 143 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 31 Gresse Street | 153 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 46 Tottenham Court Road | 158 yd | |
| Sevilla Mia | 22 Hanway Street | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAI | 11-13 Bayley Street | 60 yd | |
| Nuffied Foundation | 28 Bedford Square | 88 yd | |
| Planet Organic | Unit D, 23-24 Tottenham Court Road | 95 yd | |
| HONEY AND CO. DAILY | 19-21 Store Street | 169 yd | |
| POKE HOUSE | 3 Percy Street | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Unit 8, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road | 106 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 55 Tottenham Court Road | 194 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 287 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2-4 DEAN STREET | 363 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 1 BERNERS STREET | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Ymca Club GREAT RUSSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 164 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 676 yd | |
| Marshall Street Leisure Centre MARSHALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.