Judd Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 9QS is located in the Bloomsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Judd Street, London, WC1H 9QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 9SA, WC1H 9RL, WC1H 9QT, WC1H 9RW, WC1H 9EW, WC1N 1BG, WC1H 9RH, WC1N 1BL, WC1H 9QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1H 9QS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population 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 | 51.8% | 58.5% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 41.5% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
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 9QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.6% 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 | 86.9% | 74.6% | -12.3% | 37.9% | 36.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -32.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.8% | 57.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 29.5% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around WC1H 9QS this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 70.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.8% | 14.1% | -10.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 70.7% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 36.9% |
| Other | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 19.9% | 14% | -5.9% | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 4.1% | -8.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 48.9% | 58% | 9.1% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 32.6% | 37.2% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 19.9% | 15.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.9% | 26.7% | -10.2% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 10.5% | 7.0% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.1% 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 | 31.2% | 37% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| 10+ Years | 24.1% | 16.1% | -8.0% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.1% | 7.8% | -11.3% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 14.1% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 11.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 25% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.5% | 76.7% | -28.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.3% | 0.3% | 11.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Judd Street was 631.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Judd Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 57th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 184.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.7%.

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 203 Albany House, 41 Judd Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-09-12 | £262,281 |
| Flat 304 Albany House, 41 Judd Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-07 | £217,016 |
| Flat 402 Albany House, 41 Judd Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-26 | £298,083 |
| Flat 117 Albany House, 41 Judd Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-07-15 | £315,908 |
| Flat 317 Albany House, 41 Judd Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2024-03-15 | £338,384 |
WC1H 9QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WC1H 9QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1H 9QS 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 | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,073 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 | 1,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,267 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 | 307 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 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 85 Polygon Road , NW1 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 949 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 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,164 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 | 422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,057 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 | 2,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,497 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 | 195 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 | 390 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 | 588 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 603 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury 45 Russell Square , WC1B 4JP | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Generator Ltd (Restaurant) | 37 Tavistock Place | 40 yd | |
| Chilli Cool | 15 Leigh Street | 55 yd | |
| CHA CHI CHAI | 17 Leigh Street | 56 yd | |
| The King of Falafel | 17 Hunter Street | 61 yd | |
| North Sea Fish Restaurant | 7-8 Leigh Street | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Arms | 28 Leigh Street | 88 yd | |
| New Bloomsbury Set | 76 Marchmont Street | 97 yd | |
| Lord John Russell P.H. | 91-93 Marchmont Street | 129 yd | |
| The Boot | 116 Cromer Street | 174 yd | |
| Marquis Cornwallis | 31 Marchmont Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUNCHIES BUBBLE TEA CAFE | 5 Leigh Street | 86 yd | |
| THE BUMBLES BEES | 52 Tavistock Place | 93 yd | |
| NONOS | 112 Judd Street | 209 yd | |
| Meat Liquor Bloomsbury | 15-17 Brunswick Centre | 243 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose, Brunswick Centre | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 167 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 187 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 243 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 40 Bernard Street | 347 yd | |
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 78 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 391 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 476 yd | |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 483 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.