Russell Square is in London and in Camden district. WC1B 5ER 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 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1B 5EH, WC1H 0JX, WC1H 0LL, WC1H 0LP, WC1H 0LR, WC1H 0LS, WC1H 0LW, WC1H 0ND, WC1H 0NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1B 5ER has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 57.4% | 7.6% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 42.6% | -7.6% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 5ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.7% 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 | 66.8% | 72.7% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 34.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 19.2% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 58.7% | 57.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 34.3% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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 WC1B 5ER this area, 1.9% 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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 25.9% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 61.1% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.4% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 13.4% | 18.9% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 18.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 65.8% | 51.4% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -30.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 33.7% 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 | 45% | 33.7% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 19.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 29.4% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 23.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.9% 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 | 43.1% | 33.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -49.4% |
| 10+ Years | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 6.1% | -7.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 13.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 33.8% | 17.4% | 1.9% | 31.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 11% | 0.3% | 10.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Square was 384.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Russell Square has the 38th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 115th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.5%.
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 1 Bloomsbury Mansions, 13 - 16 Russell Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-03-22 | £436,733 |
| Flat 48 Bloomsbury Mansions, 13 - 16 Russell Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-11-10 | £727,370 |
| Flat 28 Bloomsbury Mansions, 13 - 16 Russell Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,105,000 | 2023-02-10 | £991,638 |
| Flat 58 Bloomsbury Mansions, 13 - 16 Russell Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2022-01-14 | £1,580,702 |
| Flat 18 Bloomsbury Mansions, 13 - 16 Russell Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2021-09-30 | £812,597 |
WC1B 5ER 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 5ER 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) | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 641 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 | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 872 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 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community 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 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,886 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 | 3,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 220 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 278 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 328 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Tropea | Cafe In The Gardens, Russell Square | 47 yd | |
| China City | 50 Woburn Place | 66 yd | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | University College London Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way | 86 yd | |
| Caffe' Astori | Telephone Box, 138 Russell Square | 103 yd | |
| Chongqing (UK) LTD | 40-42 Woburn Place | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friend at Hand | 2-4 Herbrand Street | 176 yd | |
| George Birkbeck Bar | University Of London Birkbeck College, Malet Street | 224 yd | |
| Marquis Cornwallis | 31 Marchmont Street | 249 yd | |
| Hare & Tortoise | 11-13 Brunswick Centre | 315 yd | |
| The Montague on the Gardens | 15 Montague Street | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkmisu | Left Telephone Kiosk East Corner, Russell Square | 46 yd | |
| Wasabi | 3 Bernard Street | 163 yd | |
| Tortilla | 4 Bernard Street | 169 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 40 Bernard Street | 179 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | 73 Russell Square | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 40 Bernard Street | 179 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 315 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 335 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 338 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 186 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 534 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 556 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 604 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 114.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.