Chenies Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1E 7EX 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 Chenies Street, London, WC1E 7EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1E 7AJ, WC1E 7ET, WC1E 7EY, WC1E 7AP, WC1E 7AR, WC1E 7AQ, WC1E 7DP, WC1E 7AS, WC1E 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1E 7EX is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 45.7% | 46.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 WC1E 7EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 70.6% | 66.1% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 23.8% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 61.1% | 60.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 26.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7EX this area, 5.2% 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 65.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 17.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.6% | 65.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 31.9% |
| Other | 10% | 4.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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 | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 10.6% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 13.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 57.9% | 57.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 49.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 19.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.8% | 18.6% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 11.2% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.8% 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 | 47.6% | 37.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -45.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 15.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 9% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 25.9% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 24.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.2% | 76.7% | -26.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chenies Street was 1004.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Chenies Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 27th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Chenies Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,430,000 | 2017-12-22 | £3,110,930 |
WC1E 7EX 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 7EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7EX 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 | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,428 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 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,526 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 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School 74 Stanhope Street , Camden NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 1,160 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 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 2,119 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 | 1,174 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,568 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 | 2,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 147 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 268 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 323 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeannine Manuel School 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top Hat Bar & Restaurant | 213-215 Tottenham Court Road | 93 yd | |
| K+A CATERERS | 35-37 Alfred Place | 101 yd | |
| College Arms | 18 Store Street | 102 yd | |
| The Cafe At Imagination (Inside South crescent) | 25-27 Store Street | 107 yd | |
| ATALIAN SERVEST FOOD CO | The University of Law, 14 Store Street | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelie's Wine House | 37 Store Street | 155 yd | |
| Marlborough Arms | 36 Torrington Place | 177 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 46 Tottenham Court Road | 187 yd | |
| The Fitzrovia | Flat A,, 18 Goodge Street | 194 yd | |
| Reverend J W Simpson | 32-34 Goodge Street | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONEY AND CO. DAILY | 19-21 Store Street | 117 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | 67 Tottenham Court Road | 149 yd | |
| ChangePlease | Goodge Street Underground Station, Tottenham Court Road | 157 yd | |
| ITSU | 53-54 Tottenham Court Road | 158 yd | |
| Subway | 13 Goodge Street | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 55 Tottenham Court Road | 156 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 163 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Unit 8, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road | 389 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 477 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 543 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 | 266 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 270 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 270 yd |
| Central Ymca Club GREAT RUSSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 527 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 588 yd |
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 616 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.