Ridgmount Gardens is in London and in Camden district. WC1E 7AU 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 Ridgmount Gardens, London, WC1E 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1E 7AX, WC1E 7AT, WC1E 6AJ, WC1E 7AS, WC1E 7AY, WC1E 7AZ, WC1E 7HL, WC1E 7AR, WC1E 6HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1E 7AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 46.4% | 53.7% | 7.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 53.6% | 46.3% | -7.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 7AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 58.1% | 61.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 26.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 3.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 48.8% | 47.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 43% | 11.7% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 6.7% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 WC1E 7AU this area, 8.1% 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 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.9% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.2% | 65.6% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 7.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 74.9% | 64.5% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 61.6% | 46.3% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 27.4% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 18.3% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.5% 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 | 60.7% | 46.1% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 25.5% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 16.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgmount Gardens was 135.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Ridgmount Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 271st lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2024-08-30 | £741,043 |
| 63 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2023-12-22 | £1,045,308 |
| 49 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-01-06 | £1,081,200 |
| 57 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-06-25 | £849,110 |
| 60 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2017-12-11 | £706,041 |
WC1E 7AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WC1E 7AU 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 7AU 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 | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,123 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 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,506 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 | 4,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,311 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 | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,244 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 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,758 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 | 982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,756 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 | 2,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,622 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 | 333 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 333 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 408 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 410 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 532 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interserve FM | The Uclh Cancer Centre, Huntley Street | 60 yd | |
| Harley Street At University | The Uclh Cancer Centre, Huntley Street | 60 yd | |
| Caffe Presto | 32 Torrington Place | 86 yd | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | Cruciform Building, Gower Street | 98 yd | |
| Dillons Cafe at Waterstones | 82 Gower Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Arms | 36 Torrington Place | 86 yd | |
| TCR Lounge Bar | 183 Tottenham Court Road | 185 yd | |
| The Library Bar | University Of London Union, Malet Street | 193 yd | |
| Fitzrovia Belle | 174 Tottenham Court Road | 232 yd | |
| The Fitzrovia | Flat A,, 18 Goodge Street | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA | 28 Torrington Place | 70 yd | |
| Kogooe | 79a Tottenham Court Road | 168 yd | |
| Ponchon | 79a Tottenham Court Road | 168 yd | |
| Nuwa | 79a Tottenham Court Road | 168 yd | |
| Gigs Street Food | 79a Tottenham Court Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 225 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 55 Tottenham Court Road | 259 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 378 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 441 yd | |
| Lidl | 145 Tottenham Court Road | 456 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 | 165 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 193 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 193 yd |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 410 yd |
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 491 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Central Ymca Club GREAT RUSSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 646 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 | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.