Tavistock Place is in London and in Camden district. WC1H 9SH 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 9SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 9XX, WC1H 9RU, WC1H 9RE, WC1H 9RD, WC1N 1JP, WC1N 1AL, WC1H 9AQ, WC1H 9RA, WC1N 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1H 9SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 52.3% | 54.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 9SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 65.5% | 57.9% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 26.2% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 54.1% | 50.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 14.4% | 7.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 55.4% | 53.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 50.2% | 45.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 19% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 13% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.7% 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 | 48.6% | 46.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| 10+ Years | 16.8% | 36.7% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 26.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 9.2% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Place was 145.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Place has the 17th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 13 Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-06-20 | £860,251 |
| Flat 8 13 Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2019-12-11 | £636,112 |
| Flat 1 11 Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2016-12-22 | £998,031 |
| Flat 1 11 Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2015-12-16 | £891,312 |
| 11B Tavistock Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2014-03-03 | £534,164 |
WC1H 9SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9SH 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 9SH 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 572 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 | 1,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,960 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 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 4,097 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 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 174 Ossulston Street , NW1 1DN | 3out of 4 | 854 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 | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 936 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 | 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 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,215 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 | 2,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 412 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 444 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 545 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seacole Social Cafe | 15-17 Tavistock Place | 2 yd | |
| Mary Ward House | Mary Ward House, 5-7 Tavistock Place | 56 yd | |
| Fork Deli | 85 Marchmont Street | 83 yd | |
| CHOPPALUNA | 87-89 Marchmont Street | 90 yd | |
| Nonna Selena | 18 Woburn Place | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord John Russell P.H. | 91-93 Marchmont Street | 94 yd | |
| New Bloomsbury Set | 76 Marchmont Street | 110 yd | |
| Marquis Cornwallis | 31 Marchmont Street | 172 yd | |
| Norfolk Arms | 28 Leigh Street | 183 yd | |
| The Place Theatre Bar | The Place Theatre, 17 Duke's Road | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BUMBLES BEES | 52 Tavistock Place | 126 yd | |
| MUNCHIES BUBBLE TEA CAFE | 5 Leigh Street | 141 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square | 238 yd | |
| T4 BUBBLE TEA | Unit 34, Brunswick Centre | 262 yd | |
| L'Amuse Bouche | Brunswick Market, Brunswick Centre | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 221 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 240 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 281 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 40 Bernard Street | 293 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 167 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 354 yd | |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 473 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 473 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 | 205.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.