Huntley Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1E 6DD 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 Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1E 6HX, WC1E 7HG, WC1E 7HH, WC1E 6HU, WC1E 7HE, WC1E 7HF, W1T 7PA, WC1E 6AA, WC1E 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1E 6DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 50.4% | 54.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 45.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 WC1E 6DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.3% 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 | 83% | 86.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 48.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -34.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 64.2% | 62.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 29.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 WC1E 6DD this area, 1.6% 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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.3% | 35.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 55.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41% 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% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 13.1% | 15.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 14.9% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 21.4% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 19.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 56.6% | 41% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -40.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 27.4% 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 | 49% | 27.4% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -55.8% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 43.9% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 38.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.2% 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 | 47.3% | 27.4% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -55.8% |
| 10+ Years | 23.4% | 13.2% | -10.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 14.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 12.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 39.2% | 27.8% | 1.9% | 37.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.6% | 76.7% | -38.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 19.7% | 0.2% | 19.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huntley Street was 170.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Huntley Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 251st highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Huntley Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,080,000 | 2018-03-02 | £14,438,198 |
WC1E 6DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 WC1E 6DD 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) | 216 |
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 139 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Education | 33 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,170 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 | 1,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School 74 Stanhope Street , Camden NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Aldenham Street , NW1 1PS | - not rated | 1,078 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 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,826 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 | 2,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 254 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 347 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 379 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 401 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIREST HEALTCARE -COMPASS GROUP | 43-49 Huntley Street | 29 yd | |
| Print Room Cafe | University College London, Gower Street | 100 yd | |
| The Refectory | University College London, Gower Street | 100 yd | |
| Interserve FM | The Uclh Cancer Centre, Huntley Street | 103 yd | |
| Harley Street At University | The Uclh Cancer Centre, Huntley Street | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzrovia Belle | 174 Tottenham Court Road | 113 yd | |
| Marlborough Arms | 36 Torrington Place | 120 yd | |
| TCR Lounge Bar | 183 Tottenham Court Road | 123 yd | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 31 University Street | 142 yd | |
| Spearmint Rhino | 161 Tottenham Court Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA | 28 Torrington Place | 115 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Tottenham Court Road | 210 yd | |
| Kogooe | 79a Tottenham Court Road | 225 yd | |
| Ponchon | 79a Tottenham Court Road | 225 yd | |
| Nuwa | 79a Tottenham Court Road | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 238 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 294 yd | |
| Lidl | 145 Tottenham Court Road | 300 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 333 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 55 Tottenham Court Road | 395 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 75 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 233 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 233 yd |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 292 yd |
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 348 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| The Meeting Place Euston (Closed) Drummond Street | 537 yd | |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Regent'S Place Health Club (Closed) TRITON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 628 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.