Cromer Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 8DY 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 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 8EA, WC1H 8DU, WC1H 8LP, WC1H 8LJ, WC1H 8EF, WC1H 8EB, WC1H 8BP, WC1H 8LG, WC1H 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WC1H 8DY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 50.1% | 47.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 8DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 54.6% | 58% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 26.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 47.1% | 44.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.3% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.5% | 23.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.5% | 20.4% | -5.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 34.1% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 12.5% | 4.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.6% 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 | 41.6% | 44.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 43.4% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 16.1% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 25.2% | 19.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -61.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 44% | 53.6% | 9.6% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 4.1% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31% | 25.4% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.5% | 53.4% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 37.2% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 27.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 2.8% | -6.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.2% | 4.1% | -31.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 51.9% | 6.5% | 45.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromer Street was 167.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cromer Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 253rd highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% 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 16 Bedefield Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-02-26 | £351,286 |
| Flat 21 Bedefield Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2013-08-09 | £416,015 |
The percentage of student residents living in WC1H 8DY 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 | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 429 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 | 913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 174 Ossulston Street , NW1 1DN | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 863 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 | 902 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 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ | - not rated | 589 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 257-259 Gray's Inn Road | 84 yd | |
| Cafe Carmen | 229 Gray's Inn Road | 157 yd | |
| Cappadocia Cafe Bistro | 293 Gray's Inn Road | 162 yd | |
| Gather & Gather | BUPA Battle Bridge House, 300-306 Gray's Inn Road | 170 yd | |
| Casa Tua | 106-108 Cromer Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Arms | 245A Gray's Inn Road | 86 yd | |
| The Harrison | 28 Harrison Street | 98 yd | |
| The Water Rats | 328 Gray's Inn Road | 133 yd | |
| Queen's Head | 66 Acton Street | 168 yd | |
| Scala | 275-277 Pentonville Road | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aux Pains De Papy | 279 Gray's Inn Road | 139 yd | |
| Supreme Fried Chicken | 292 Gray's Inn Road | 194 yd | |
| Subway | 311 Gray's Inn Road | 220 yd | |
| Elite Peri Peri Kings Cross | 317 Gray's Inn Road | 235 yd | |
| Mc Donalds | 13-21 Euston Road | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 139 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 327 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 359 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 359 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 46, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 285 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 485 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 565 yd | |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 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 | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.