Herbrand Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1N 1JF 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 Herbrand Street, London, WC1N 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1N 1JG, WC1N 1HE, WC1N 1JX, WC1N 1JS, WC1N 1AP, WC1N 1HQ, WC1N 1JP, WC1N 1HJ, WC1N 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WC1N 1JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 WC1N 1JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 55.2% | 55.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 19.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.5% | 32.9% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 35.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 15% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 13.1% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 42.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.2% | 7.1% | -7.1% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 60.4% | 56.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 73.1% | 57.9% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 12.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 58.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 30% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 2.9% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herbrand Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bloomsbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 9 Block F Peabody Buildings Herbrand Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2011-10-07 | £670,404 |
| Flat 9 Block F Peabody Buildings Herbrand Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2010-06-15 | £697,150 |
| Flat 9 Block F Peabody Buildings Herbrand Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2008-11-24 | £489,273 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,163 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 | 1,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,321 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 | 533 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 | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 1,051 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 | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,019 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 | 598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,218 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 | 3,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,390 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 | 256 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 375 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 | 388 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 454 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOC BERRIES | 51 Marchmont Street | 62 yd | |
| Burger and Shake | 47 Marchmont Street | 66 yd | |
| 49 Cafe | 49 Marchmont Street | 66 yd | |
| Leon | Unit K2, Brunswick Centre | 66 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 55 Marchmont Street | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Cornwallis | 31 Marchmont Street | 49 yd | |
| New Bloomsbury Set | 76 Marchmont Street | 164 yd | |
| Hare & Tortoise | 11-13 Brunswick Centre | 169 yd | |
| Lord John Russell P.H. | 91-93 Marchmont Street | 190 yd | |
| The Friend at Hand | 2-4 Herbrand Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 BUBBLE TEA | Unit 34, Brunswick Centre | 142 yd | |
| L'Amuse Bouche | Brunswick Market, Brunswick Centre | 142 yd | |
| ITSU | 16 Brunswick Centre | 145 yd | |
| THE BUMBLES BEES | 52 Tavistock Place | 147 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 40 Bernard Street | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 140 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 150 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 40 Bernard Street | 155 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 169 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 64 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 69 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 150 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 487 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.