Sidmouth Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 8JN 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 Sidmouth Street, London, WC1H 8JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 8JP, WC1X 8RH, WC1H 8JJ, WC1H 8AH, WC1H 8JG, WC1X 8EB, WC1H 8JD, WC1X 8UW, WC1H 8AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WC1H 8JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.9% | 50% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 56.4% | 57.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 30.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 53.6% | 56.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 25.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 13.1% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 51.5% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 4.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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 | 22.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% | 1.1% | 15.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 43.7% | 40.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 45% 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 | 58.4% | 45% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 21.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.3% 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 | 56.9% | 45% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 31.3% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 10.2% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidmouth Street was 276.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sidmouth Street has the 31st lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 156th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

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 27 Linfield Sidmouth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-30 | £408,308 |
| Flat 40 Linfield Sidmouth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-01-04 | £244,354 |
| Flat 39 Linfield Sidmouth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2018-10-18 | £558,353 |
| Flat 28 Linfield Sidmouth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-11-07 | £407,692 |
| Flat 27 Linfield Sidmouth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2011-10-28 | £435,012 |
The percentage of student residents living in WC1H 8JN 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 | 101 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 273 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 | 1,043 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 | 3,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,535 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 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 601 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 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,451 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 | 187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,045 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 | 2,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,515 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 | 652 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 | 674 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark LTD | Westminster Kingsway College Kings Cross Centre, 211 Gray's Inn Road | 54 yd | |
| Cafe Carmen | 229 Gray's Inn Road | 58 yd | |
| Gather & Gather | BUPA Battle Bridge House, 300-306 Gray's Inn Road | 128 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 257-259 Gray's Inn Road | 209 yd | |
| ION CANTEEN | 256 Gray's Inn Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrison | 28 Harrison Street | 106 yd | |
| Lucas Arms | 245A Gray's Inn Road | 157 yd | |
| Queen's Head | 66 Acton Street | 167 yd | |
| The Water Rats | 328 Gray's Inn Road | 225 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | 252 Gray's Inn Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Fried Chicken | 292 Gray's Inn Road | 86 yd | |
| Aux Pains De Papy | 279 Gray's Inn Road | 291 yd | |
| Express Grill and Pizza | 115 King's Cross Road | 332 yd | |
| The King Rooster | 127 King's Cross Road | 365 yd | |
| Subway | 311 Gray's Inn Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 291 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 455 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 456 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 476 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 112 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 347 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 563 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.