Brunswick Centre is in London and in Camden district. WC1N 1QF is located in the Bloomsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunswick Centre, London, WC1N 1QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1N 1QE, WC1N 1QF, WC1N 1QG, WC1N 1HT, WC1N 1LE, WC1N 1AW, WC1N 1LN, WC1N 1LJ, WC1N 1JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WC1N 1QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 44.9% | 47% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 22.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 36.3% | 38.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 27.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 36.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3.9% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.5% 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 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 10.1% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 70.1% | 48.5% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -32.9% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 67% | 50.8% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 22.5% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 51.1% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 36.1% | 35.0% | 9.8% | 26.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 4.3% | -25.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 26.8% | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunswick Centre was 500.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Brunswick Centre has the 34th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 76th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 130 Foundling Court Brunswick Centre, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2019-03-15 | £654,952 |
| Flat 191 Foundling Court Brunswick Centre, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2017-01-16 | £684,153 |
| Flat 65 Foundling Court Brunswick Centre, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2016-07-21 | £544,099 |
| Flat 193 Foundling Court Brunswick Centre, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2012-03-13 | £548,467 |
| Flat 71 Foundling Court Brunswick Centre, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2011-12-16 | £699,688 |
WC1N 1QF 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 retired residents living in WC1N 1QF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1N 1QF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,300 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 | 1,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 1,000 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 | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,131 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 | 547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,130 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 | 3,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,253 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 | 195 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 | 372 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies's College 25 Old Gloucester Street , Queen Square WC1N 3AF | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury 45 Russell Square , WC1B 4JP | - not rated | 396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Cookies | 38b Brunswick Centre | 44 yd | |
| PELICAN STATE | UNIT 30-32, Brunswick Centre | 44 yd | |
| TT SUPER LTD | 28 Brunswick Centre | 45 yd | |
| Fuwa Fuwa | 8 Brunswick Centre | 45 yd | |
| TRUEDAN | UNIT K1, Brunswick Centre | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Tortoise | 11-13 Brunswick Centre | 70 yd | |
| Marquis Cornwallis | 31 Marchmont Street | 106 yd | |
| The Friend at Hand | 2-4 Herbrand Street | 115 yd | |
| New Bloomsbury Set | 76 Marchmont Street | 262 yd | |
| Lord John Russell P.H. | 91-93 Marchmont Street | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITSU | 16 Brunswick Centre | 2 yd | |
| T4 BUBBLE TEA | Unit 34, Brunswick Centre | 44 yd | |
| L'Amuse Bouche | Brunswick Market, Brunswick Centre | 45 yd | |
| Meat Liquor Bloomsbury | 15-17 Brunswick Centre | 70 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose, Brunswick Centre | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 70 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 40 Bernard Street | 73 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 110 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 125 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 580 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 | 77 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 85 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Russell Square) WOBURN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 317 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Energy Base MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| University Of London Union MALET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 588 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.