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 356.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tavistock Place has the 38th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 116th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

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 | £537,662 |
| Flat 4 Selsey Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,300 | 2009-08-13 | £520,488 |
| Flat 6 Selsey Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2001-04-20 | £562,382 |
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 | 191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,141 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 | 1,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 284 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 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 919 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 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,928 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 | 2,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,461 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 | 178 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 | 509 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 | 565 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies's College 25 Old Gloucester Street , Queen Square WC1N 3AF | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 713 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.