Tavistock Place is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 9RX 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 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 8LA, WC1H 9RZ, WC1H 9QP, WC1H 9QR, WC1H 9QW, WC1H 8JZ, WC1H 9RW, WC1N 1BL, WC1N 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1H 9RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 49.4% | 53.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 9RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 50.3% | 56.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 21.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.3% | 43.3% | 15.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 29.9% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 19.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 5.5% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 17% | -14.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 47.5% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0.7% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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 | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 13.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 65.6% | 56.2% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Arab | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 62.8% | 54.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 15.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 55.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 27.8% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 10.5% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 6.1% | 0.2% | 5.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 22.1% | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Place was 258.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tavistock Place has the 29th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 171st highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

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 6 Selsey Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-11-26 | £540,060 |
| Flat 4 Selsey Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,300 | 2009-08-13 | £522,809 |
| Flat 6 Selsey Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2001-04-20 | £564,890 |
The percentage of student residents living in WC1H 9RX 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 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 324 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 | 1,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,274 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 | 3,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,782 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 | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 797 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 | 810 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 174 Ossulston Street , NW1 1DN | 3out of 4 | 868 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 | 1,008 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 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,288 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 | 2,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,579 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 | 388 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 | 672 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 684 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 746 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King of Falafel | 17 Hunter Street | 84 yd | |
| CHA CHI CHAI | 17 Leigh Street | 150 yd | |
| Casa Tua | 106-108 Cromer Street | 155 yd | |
| Chilli Cool | 15 Leigh Street | 159 yd | |
| The Generator Ltd (Restaurant) | 37 Tavistock Place | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boot | 116 Cromer Street | 181 yd | |
| Norfolk Arms | 28 Leigh Street | 195 yd | |
| The Harrison | 28 Harrison Street | 201 yd | |
| New Bloomsbury Set | 76 Marchmont Street | 225 yd | |
| Lord John Russell P.H. | 91-93 Marchmont Street | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUNCHIES BUBBLE TEA CAFE | 5 Leigh Street | 211 yd | |
| THE BUMBLES BEES | 52 Tavistock Place | 214 yd | |
| NONOS | 112 Judd Street | 233 yd | |
| Meat Liquor Bloomsbury | 15-17 Brunswick Centre | 282 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose, Brunswick Centre | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 227 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 237 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 282 yd | |
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 40 Bernard Street | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 61 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 327 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 356 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 580 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.