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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.

People

Gender

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.4%53.7%7.3% 51.0% 2.7%
Male53.6%46.3%-7.3% 49.0% -2.7%

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 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single58.1%61.5%3.4% 37.9% 23.6%
Married: Opposite sex22.7%26.1%3.4% 44.2% -18.1%
Married: Same sex5.1%1.2%-3.9% 0.3% 0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Separated2%1.2%-0.8% 2.2% -1.0%
Divorced4%5%1.0% 9.1% -4.1%
Widowed8.1%3.7%-4.4% 6.1% -2.4%

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 (90.9%) 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 health48.8%47.9%-0.9% 48.4% -0.5%
Good health31.3%43%11.7% 33.6% 9.4%
Fair health13.7%6.7%-7.0% 12.7% -6.0%
Bad health5.2%2.4%-2.8% 4.0% -1.6%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 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 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.6%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 Levels5.6%2.5%-3.1% 13.4% -10.9%
Apprenticeship0%1.9%1.9% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.6%16.9%9.3% 16.9% 0.0%
Degree or Similar68.2%65.6%-2.6% 33.8% 31.8%
Other4%4.4%0.4% 2.8% 1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.5%6.6%6.1% 1.1% 5.5%
Chinese3.8%7.8%4.0% 0.7% 7.1%
Indian3.3%5.4%2.1% 3.1% 2.3%
Pakistani0.9%1.8%0.9% 2.7% -0.9%
Other Asian3.3%3.6%0.3% 1.6% 2.0%
Black African1.9%2.4%0.5% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%0%-0.9% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black2.8%0%-2.8% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%1.8%0.4% 0.8% 1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%3.6%2.7% 0.8% 2.8%
White74.9%64.5%-10.4% 81.4% -16.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1.4%0%-1.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab2.4%1.8%-0.6% 0.6% 1.2%
Other0.9%0.6%-0.3% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.6%46.3%-15.3% 83.2% -36.9%
European Union14.7%27.4%12.7% 6.1% 21.3%
Rest of Europe2.4%1.2%-1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa4.3%3.7%-0.6% 2.7% 1.0%
Middle East and Asia10%18.3%8.3% 5.6% 12.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.3%1.8%-1.5% 1.3% 0.5%
Oceania3.8%1.2%-2.6% 0.3% 0.9%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.7%46.1%-14.6% 83.2% -37.1%
10+ Years5.7%25.5%19.8% 9.8% 15.7%
5-10 Years5.7%5.5%-0.2% 2.9% 2.6%
2-5 Years9%6.7%-2.3% 2.2% 4.5%
Less than 2 years19%16.4%-2.6% 1.9% 14.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63.7% 76.7% -13.0%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
Portugal1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Spain3% 0.4% 2.6%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Other EU countries5.4% 1.5% 3.9%
North Africa1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Eastern Asia4.2% 0.3% 3.9%
Southern Asia2.4% 1.2% 1.2%
South-East Asia5.4% 0.2% 5.2%
North America and the Caribbean1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held3% 13.5% -10.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.8% 37.2% -1.4%
Christian35.8% 46.2% -10.4%
Hindu4.2% 1.7% 2.5%
Jewish3% 0.5% 2.5%
Muslim10.3% 6.5% 3.8%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered10.3% 6.0% 4.3%

Safety

Is Ridgmount Gardens Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 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. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,000
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WC1E 7AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ridgmount Gardens are based on 174 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 Ridgmount Gardens, London, WC1E 7AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WC1E 7AU

Average Price
£979,190
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£979,190
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridgmount Gardens

Average Price
£974,432
Semi-Detached
£1,829,597
Terraced
£1,029,586
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£955,986
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ridgmount GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
60 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£820,0002024-08-30 £741,043
63 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,130,0002023-12-22 £1,045,308
49 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,200,0002023-01-06 £1,081,200
57 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£900,0002021-06-25 £849,110
60 Ridgmount Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£775,0002017-12-11 £706,041
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WC1E 7AU

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee53
Student (economically inactive)40
Self-Employed24
Retired22
Part-Time Employee9
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Unemployed1
Looking after home or family0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities31
Education13
Financial and insurance activities13
Information and communication11
Other8
Human health and social work activities7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles4
Construction3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities1
Manufacturing1
Transport and storage1

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 1,123 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

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Souls CofE Primary School
Foley Street , W1W 7JJ
3out of 4 410 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

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 4 956 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

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 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

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 2,619 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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Interserve FMThe Uclh Cancer Centre, Huntley Street60 yd
Harley Street At UniversityThe Uclh Cancer Centre, Huntley Street60 yd
Caffe Presto32 Torrington Place86 yd
Dr Coffee CafeCruciform Building, Gower Street98 yd
Dillons Cafe at Waterstones82 Gower Street126 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marlborough Arms36 Torrington Place86 yd
TCR Lounge Bar183 Tottenham Court Road185 yd
The Library BarUniversity Of London Union, Malet Street193 yd
Fitzrovia Belle174 Tottenham Court Road232 yd
The FitzroviaFlat A,, 18 Goodge Street250 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA28 Torrington Place70 yd
Kogooe79a Tottenham Court Road168 yd
Ponchon79a Tottenham Court Road168 yd
Nuwa79a Tottenham Court Road168 yd
Gigs Street Food79a Tottenham Court Road168 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd10-16 Goodge Street225 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food55 Tottenham Court Road259 yd
Mini H Mart115 Tottenham Court Road378 yd
Tesco Express124-125 Tottenham Court Road441 yd
Lidl145 Tottenham Court Road456 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road)
179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool165 yd
Energy Base
MALET STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool193 yd
University Of London Union
MALET STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool193 yd
Bloomsbury Fitness Centre
GORDON STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts410 yd
Warren Sports Pitch
THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE
artificial grass pitch491 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square)
WOBURN PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool513 yd
Central Ymca Club
GREAT RUSSELL STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool562 yd
Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed)
BERNERS STREET
health and fitness suite581 yd
The London Edition
BERNERS STREET
health and fitness suite628 yd
Profile Health & Fitness (Closed)
17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place
health and fitness suite646 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed173.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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