Cromer Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 8DN is located in the King's Cross 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 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 8LB, WC1H 8LD, WC1H 8DF, WC1H 8DT, WC1H 8HS, WC1H 8HA, WC1H 8ER, WC1H 8AP, WC1H 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WC1H 8DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.7% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 WC1H 8DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 45.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 29.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 46.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.8% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 8.8% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 20.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.8% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 40.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 16.5% | 3.3% | -13.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.5% 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 | 23.8% | 23% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 21.9% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 41.5% | 36.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -44.9% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 50.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 22.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 38.2% | 33.2% | 9.8% | 28.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.2% | 4% | -32.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 33.7% | 6.5% | 27.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromer Street was 114.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cromer Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 211th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 17 White Heather House Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £444,500 | 2012-10-26 | £575,348 |
| Flat 1 White Heather House Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-04-27 | £458,504 |
| Flat 17 White Heather House Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2004-07-28 | £476,912 |
WC1H 8DN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1H 8DN 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 319 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 | 1,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 85 Polygon Road , NW1 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 888 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 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School of Pharmacy 29 - 39 Brunswick Square , WC1N 1AX | - not rated | 344 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ | - not rated | 548 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Tua | 106-108 Cromer Street | 93 yd | |
| Thenga Cafe | 120 Cromer Street | 170 yd | |
| Half Cup | 100-102 Judd Street | 187 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 257-259 Gray's Inn Road | 213 yd | |
| CHA CHI CHAI | 17 Leigh Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrison | 28 Harrison Street | 142 yd | |
| The Boot | 116 Cromer Street | 145 yd | |
| Skinners Arms | 114 Judd Street | 207 yd | |
| The Dolphin Public House | 47 Tonbridge Street | 217 yd | |
| Lucas Arms | 245A Gray's Inn Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NONOS | 112 Judd Street | 184 yd | |
| Mc Donalds | 13-21 Euston Road | 237 yd | |
| Aux Pains De Papy | 279 Gray's Inn Road | 239 yd | |
| Pret A Manger Unit 1 | Euston Tower, 286 Euston Road | 281 yd | |
| Subway | 311 Gray's Inn Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 239 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 358 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 358 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 46, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road | 379 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 172 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 359 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 461 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.