Bernard Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1N 1LJ 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 Bernard Street, London, WC1N 1LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1N 1LE, WC1N 1LB, WC1N 1LA, WC1N 1DF, WC1N 1LN, WC1N 1JA, WC1N 1AN, WC1N 1QE, WC1N 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1N 1LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 62.6% | 58.1% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 37.4% | 41.9% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
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 1LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.6% 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 | 77.5% | 77.6% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 39.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.8% | 14.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 69.9% | 59.1% | -10.8% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 20.3% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around WC1N 1LJ this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 76.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -12.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 11.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 80% | 76.5% | -3.5% | 33.8% | 42.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 7.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 75.6% | 54.1% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 39.6% 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 | 62.6% | 39.6% | -23.0% | 83.2% | -43.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 17.3% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 30% | 17.8% | 5.6% | 24.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 7.3% | 0.8% | -6.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.2% 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 | 59.3% | 39.6% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -43.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 11.2% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 10.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 26.5% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 24.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.5% | 76.7% | -31.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 9.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bernard Street was 722.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bernard Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 48th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% 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 3 5 Bernard Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2018-09-10 | £512,899 |
| 3 Bernard Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-03-16 | £108,497 |
| 4 Bernard Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-12-16 | £138,615 |
| 5 Bernard Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-07-29 | £153,231 |
| Flat 1 4A Bernard Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2015-09-24 | £680,612 |
The percentage of student residents living in WC1N 1LJ 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 | 142 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 80 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 478 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 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,120 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 | 3,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,975 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 | 661 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 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,069 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 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,934 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 | 3,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 267 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 328 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 334 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 | 459 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franco Manca | 5 Bernard Street | 7 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates Compass Uk | 40 Bernard Street | 46 yd | |
| MANGIO | 69 Russell Square | 97 yd | |
| Bea's of Bloomsbury | 72 Russell Square | 102 yd | |
| Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury | Coram Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friend at Hand | 2-4 Herbrand Street | 12 yd | |
| Hare & Tortoise | 11-13 Brunswick Centre | 177 yd | |
| Marquis Cornwallis | 31 Marchmont Street | 181 yd | |
| The Swan | 7 Cosmo Place | 256 yd | |
| The Queens Larder | 1 Queen Square | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortilla | 4 Bernard Street | 2 yd | |
| Wasabi | 3 Bernard Street | 7 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 40 Bernard Street | 46 yd | |
| Marisco Torta | Unit 12 & 14 The Brunswick Centre, Bernard Street | 63 yd | |
| Fortitude Bakery | Cafe And Premises At Ground Floor, 35 Colonnade | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 40 Bernard Street | 46 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 177 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 219 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 232 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 390 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 547 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.