Cromer Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 8JS 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 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 9PA, WC1H 8JZ, WC1H 9QZ, WC1H 9PB, WC1H 9QT, WC1H 9QP, WC1H 9QR, WC1H 9QW, WC1H 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1H 8JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 52.7% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 47.3% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 56.3% | 50.7% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 36.4% | 12.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 49% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 26.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 22.3% | 23% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 11.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 36.8% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 13.7% | 3.8% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.8% 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 | 25.8% | 30.9% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 29.8% |
| Chinese | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 10.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 47.9% | 27.8% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -53.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 56.3% | 54.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 24.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.6% | 54.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 31.9% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30% | 5.4% | -24.6% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 47.9% | 6.5% | 41.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromer Street was 193.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cromer Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 220th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 38 Bramber Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-03-08 | £590,753 |
| Flat 4 Bramber Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2015-07-28 | £552,149 |
| Flat 38 Bramber Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £536,700 | 2013-12-23 | £614,056 |
| Flat 20 Bramber Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2010-11-26 | £488,750 |
| Flat 19 Bramber Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2010-11-16 | £463,594 |
WC1H 8JS 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 8JS 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 | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,014 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 | 1,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,308 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 | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 754 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 | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 85 Polygon Road , NW1 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 865 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 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,997 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 | 2,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,586 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 | 287 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 | 424 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 | 684 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 727 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Tua | 106-108 Cromer Street | 53 yd | |
| Thenga Cafe | 120 Cromer Street | 58 yd | |
| CHA CHI CHAI | 17 Leigh Street | 100 yd | |
| Half Cup | 100-102 Judd Street | 109 yd | |
| Chilli Cool | 15 Leigh Street | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boot | 116 Cromer Street | 54 yd | |
| Norfolk Arms | 28 Leigh Street | 131 yd | |
| Skinners Arms | 114 Judd Street | 151 yd | |
| The Dolphin Public House | 47 Tonbridge Street | 209 yd | |
| New Bloomsbury Set | 76 Marchmont Street | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NONOS | 112 Judd Street | 106 yd | |
| MUNCHIES BUBBLE TEA CAFE | 5 Leigh Street | 170 yd | |
| THE BUMBLES BEES | 52 Tavistock Place | 221 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 117 Euston Road | 312 yd | |
| Mc Donalds | 13-21 Euston Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 295 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 312 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 366 yd | |
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 369 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 46, St Pancras Station, Pancras Road | 417 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 60 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 87 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 448 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 453 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 491 yd | |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 506 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.