Tavistock Place is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 9RA is located in the Bloomsbury 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 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 9SS, WC1N 1HN, WC1H 9RD, WC1H 0AQ, WC1N 1HJ, WC1H 9RU, WC1N 1HQ, WC1H 0JR, WC1N 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WC1H 9RA 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 | 55% | 50.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45% | 49.3% | 4.3% | 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 9RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 61.3% | 67.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 19.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 55.6% | 58.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 13% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 55.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 8.9% | 4.1% | -4.8% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 9.4% | 5.4% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 8.0% |
| White | 51.1% | 55.8% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 55.6% | 52.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 14.2% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 53.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 19.7% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 14.3% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Place was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bloomsbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,615,000 | 2017-02-14 | £5,980,360 |
| Flat 15 Tamar House, 12 Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2011-04-21 | £526,738 |
WC1H 9RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1H 9RA 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 | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 614 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 | 1,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,914 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 | 3,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 4,147 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 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 174 Ossulston Street , NW1 1DN | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 987 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 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,128 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,612 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 | 184 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 348 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 355 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 457 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ward House | Mary Ward House, 5-7 Tavistock Place | 62 yd | |
| Chongqing (UK) LTD | 40-42 Woburn Place | 87 yd | |
| Crazy Salad | 33-35 Woburn Place | 87 yd | |
| Seacole Social Cafe | 15-17 Tavistock Place | 95 yd | |
| Wing Wing | 30 Woburn Place | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Cornwallis | 31 Marchmont Street | 172 yd | |
| Lord John Russell P.H. | 91-93 Marchmont Street | 187 yd | |
| New Bloomsbury Set | 76 Marchmont Street | 194 yd | |
| Norfolk Arms | 28 Leigh Street | 277 yd | |
| Hare & Tortoise | 11-13 Brunswick Centre | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret a Manger | Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square | 155 yd | |
| THE BUMBLES BEES | 52 Tavistock Place | 199 yd | |
| Walkmisu | Left Telephone Kiosk East Corner, Russell Square | 215 yd | |
| MUNCHIES BUBBLE TEA CAFE | 5 Leigh Street | 233 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 40 Bernard Street | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 253 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 40 Bernard Street | 257 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 267 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 292 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 73 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 191 yd |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 385 yd | |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 427 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.