Overview of WC1H 8DY

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.1%47.5%-2.6% 51.0% -3.5%
Male49.9%52.5%2.6% 49.0% 3.5%

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 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single54.6%58%3.4% 37.9% 20.1%
Married: Opposite sex32.5%26.4%-6.1% 44.2% -17.8%
Separated3.3%1.5%-1.8% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced5.9%9.3%3.4% 9.1% 0.2%
Widowed3.7%4.8%1.1% 6.1% -1.3%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.1%44.5%-2.6% 48.4% -3.9%
Good health32.7%32.9%0.2% 33.6% -0.7%
Fair health12.2%16.3%4.1% 12.7% 3.6%
Bad health5.5%5.6%0.1% 4.0% 1.6%
Very bad health2.5%0.6%-1.9% 1.2% -0.6%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.5%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 Levels9.6%8.5%-1.1% 13.4% -4.9%
Apprenticeship0%1.9%1.9% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels25.5%20.4%-5.1% 16.9% 3.5%
Degree or Similar18.8%34.1%15.3% 33.8% 0.3%
Other12.5%4.4%-8.1% 2.8% 1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi41.6%44.5%2.9% 1.1% 43.4%
Chinese7.2%4.4%-2.8% 0.7% 3.7%
Indian3%0%-3.0% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian2.2%4.1%1.9% 1.6% 2.5%
Black African9.7%16.1%6.4% 2.5% 13.6%
Black Caribbean2.2%2.2%0.0% 1.0% 1.2%
Other Black3.3%0.3%-3.0% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.6%-0.8% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1.6%1.3% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other0.8%2.5%1.7% 0.8% 1.7%
White25.2%19.6%-5.6% 81.4% -61.8%
Arab0.8%0.3%-0.5% 0.6% -0.3%
Other1.4%2.8%1.4% 1.6% 1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 53.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom44%53.6%9.6% 83.2% -29.6%
European Union11.6%4.1%-7.5% 6.1% -2.0%
Rest of Europe4.4%5.3%0.9% 0.8% 4.5%
Africa7.2%9.4%2.2% 2.7% 6.7%
Middle East and Asia31%25.4%-5.6% 5.6% 19.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.7%2.2%0.5% 1.3% 0.9%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK43.5%53.4%9.9% 83.2% -29.8%
10+ Years5.5%37.2%31.7% 9.8% 27.4%
5-10 Years9.1%2.8%-6.3% 2.9% -0.1%
2-5 Years6.6%2.5%-4.1% 2.2% 0.3%
Less than 2 years35.2%4.1%-31.1% 1.9% 2.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.5% 76.7% 7.8%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries2.8% 1.5% 1.3%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Southern Asia2.8% 1.2% 1.6%
South-East Asia0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Central Asia0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
No passport held2.5% 13.5% -11.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16.7% 37.2% -20.5%
Christian18.2% 46.2% -28.0%
Buddhist3.1% 0.5% 2.6%
Muslim51.9% 6.5% 45.4%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered9.7% 6.0% 3.7%

Safety

Is Cromer Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromer Street was 196.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Cromer Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 216th highest crime rate of 548 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 -56.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,700
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WC1H 8DY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cromer Street are based on 90 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 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8DY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WC1H 8DY

Average Price
£422,399
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£422,399
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cromer Street

Average Price
£470,784
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£463,761
Other
£1,095,808

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cromer Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 16 Bedefield Cromer Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£370,0002020-02-26 £349,726
Flat 21 Bedefield Cromer Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£380,0002013-08-09 £414,168
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WC1H 8DY

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee56
Student (economically inactive)42
Looking after home or family29
Part-Time Employee27
Retired25
Long-Term Sick or disabled22
Other21
Unemployed18
Self-Employed15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)14

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Education16
Transport and storage7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Information and communication6
Administrative and support service activities6
Human health and social work activities6
Other5
Construction5
Financial and insurance activities5
Manufacturing2
Real estate activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 351 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 4 964 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 1,145 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sherborne Nursery School
Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP
- not rated 3,155 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 3,183 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Argyle Primary School
Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG
3out of 4 243 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Winton Primary School
Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ
4out of 4 524 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
John's Mews , WC1N 2NX
4out of 4 793 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School
Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN
- not rated 797 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School
Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN
- not rated 797 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
- not rated 827 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY
3out of 4 903 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 1,201 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 1,989 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islington Green School
Prebend Street , N1 8PQ
- not rated 1,989 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 232 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 235 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 1,424 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 1,637 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tech City College
263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX
- not rated 1,748 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
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 2,448 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RX
4out of 4 3,766 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,578 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The School of Pharmacy
29 - 39 Brunswick Square , WC1N 1AX
- not rated 420 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 680 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Pears Family School
4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH
4out of 4 681 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Gower School
10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF
- not rated 702 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 4 751 yd Foundation special school 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
Costa Coffee257-259 Gray's Inn Road84 yd
Cafe Carmen229 Gray's Inn Road157 yd
Cappadocia Cafe Bistro293 Gray's Inn Road162 yd
Gather & GatherBUPA Battle Bridge House, 300-306 Gray's Inn Road170 yd
Casa Tua106-108 Cromer Street226 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lucas Arms245A Gray's Inn Road86 yd
The Harrison28 Harrison Street98 yd
The Water Rats328 Gray's Inn Road133 yd
Queen's Head66 Acton Street168 yd
Scala275-277 Pentonville Road269 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aux Pains De Papy279 Gray's Inn Road139 yd
Supreme Fried Chicken292 Gray's Inn Road194 yd
Subway311 Gray's Inn Road220 yd
Elite Peri Peri Kings Cross317 Gray's Inn Road235 yd
Mc Donalds13-21 Euston Road245 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative275 Gray's Inn Road139 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road327 yd
Little WaitroseUnit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road359 yd
M&S Simply FoodKings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road359 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodUnit 46, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road408 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Calthorpe Project
258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD
artificial grass pitch285 yd
Physique Fitness Club (Closed)
Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street
health and fitness suite296 yd
One Kx
CROMER STREET
health and fitness suite305 yd
Urban Kings Gym
BRAVINGTONS WALK
health and fitness suite370 yd
St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel
St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool419 yd
Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross)
PENTONVILLE ROAD
health and fitness suite441 yd
Corams Fields
GUILFORD STREET
artificial grass pitch485 yd
Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury)
MECKLENBURGH PLACE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool538 yd
Winton Primary School
KILLICK STREET
565 yd
Ozone Leisure Club
KING'S CROSS ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool581 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 speed23.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed108.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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