Whidborne Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 8EU 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 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whidborne Street, London, WC1H 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 8EN, WC1H 8EP, WC1H 9PG, WC1H 8ER, WC1H 9PB, WC1H 9PE, WC1H 8AL, WC1H 9DW, WC1H 9PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WC1H 8EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.3% | -1.9% | 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 8EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 55.9% | 58.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 27% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 45.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 26.3% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 21.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 24.8% | 21.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 9.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 37.6% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.9% 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 | 17.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 15.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 16.5% | 11.8% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 40.8% | 44.9% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -36.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 65.8% | 59.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 17% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 60% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 3% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whidborne Street was 205.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whidborne Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 206th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Whidborne Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-08-30 | £1,095,015 |
| 6A Whidborne Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2008-03-05 | £1,022,978 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 947 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 | 984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,335 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 | 43 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 85 Polygon Road , NW1 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Aldenham Street , NW1 1PS | - not rated | 896 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 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 2,181 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 | 412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,966 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 | 2,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,696 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 | 416 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 | 477 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 | 806 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 851 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 90 yd | |
| Half Cup | 100-102 Judd Street | 107 yd | |
| Thenga Cafe | 120 Cromer Street | 129 yd | |
| Burger King | 27-29 Euston Road | 162 yd | |
| BT Judd Street | Kelvin House, 123 Judd Street | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Public House | 47 Tonbridge Street | 100 yd | |
| The Boot | 116 Cromer Street | 103 yd | |
| Skinners Arms | 114 Judd Street | 105 yd | |
| O'Neill's | 73-77 Euston Road | 197 yd | |
| The Euston Flyer | 83-87 Euston Road | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NONOS | 112 Judd Street | 106 yd | |
| Mc Donalds | 13-21 Euston Road | 177 yd | |
| Pret A Manger Unit 1 | Euston Tower, 286 Euston Road | 185 yd | |
| Caffe Nero Express | Kings Cross Station, Euston Road | 218 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 20 "Kiosk" To The Front Of Kings Cross Station, Kings Cross Square, Euston Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 273 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 46, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road | 284 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 284 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 284 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 395 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 130 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 232 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 475 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 522 yd | |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 561 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.