Cromer Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 8LD 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 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 8LB, WC1H 8DN, WC1H 8HX, WC1H 8DT, WC1H 8DF, WC1H 8HS, WC1H 8LG, WC1H 8HA, WC1H 8JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WC1H 8LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.7% | -4.1% | 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 8LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 45.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 29.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 44.3% | 46.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.8% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 8.8% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 23% | 20.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.8% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 40.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 16.5% | 3.3% | -13.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.5% 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 | 23.8% | 23% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 21.9% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 41.5% | 36.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -44.9% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 22.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 38.2% | 33.2% | 9.8% | 28.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.2% | 4% | -32.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 33.7% | 6.5% | 27.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromer Street was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cromer Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 160th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 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 5 Chadswell Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2014-07-28 | £368,056 |
| Flat 12 Chadswell Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2007-09-07 | £441,399 |
| Flat 12 Chadswell Cromer Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2003-12-22 | £311,170 |
WC1H 8LD 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 8LD 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 388 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 | 1,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,331 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 | 3,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,734 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 | 78 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 174 Ossulston Street , NW1 1DN | 3out of 4 | 798 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 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 966 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 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,260 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 | 2,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,666 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 | 463 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 | 772 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 820 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 843 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 876 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 | 112 yd | |
| Thenga Cafe | 120 Cromer Street | 186 yd | |
| Half Cup | 100-102 Judd Street | 213 yd | |
| The King of Falafel | 17 Hunter Street | 216 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 257-259 Gray's Inn Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrison | 28 Harrison Street | 113 yd | |
| The Boot | 116 Cromer Street | 165 yd | |
| Lucas Arms | 245A Gray's Inn Road | 211 yd | |
| Skinners Arms | 114 Judd Street | 238 yd | |
| The Dolphin Public House | 47 Tonbridge Street | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NONOS | 112 Judd Street | 210 yd | |
| Aux Pains De Papy | 279 Gray's Inn Road | 256 yd | |
| Supreme Fried Chicken | 292 Gray's Inn Road | 275 yd | |
| Mc Donalds | 13-21 Euston Road | 276 yd | |
| MUNCHIES BUBBLE TEA CAFE | 5 Leigh Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 256 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 365 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 376 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 397 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 397 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 326 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 421 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 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 | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.