Doughty Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1N 2LS is located in the Holborn & Covent Garden 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 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1N 2JS, WC1N 2LA, WC1N 2LW, WC1N 2LR, WC1N 2PL, WC1N 2PN, WC1N 2LQ, WC1N 2LD, WC1N 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1N 2LS is primarily male, with 57.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.4% | 42.4% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 63.6% | 57.6% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 2LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 58.6% | 60.4% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 29.5% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 68.8% | 63.2% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 20.5% | 26.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around WC1N 2LS this area, 1.4% 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 70%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 21.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 70% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 36.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.7% | 81.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 42.4% 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 | 67.6% | 42.4% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 25.2% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 10.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.3% 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 | 64.8% | 42.7% | -22.1% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 21.3% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 14% | 10.0% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 13.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doughty Street was 269.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Doughty Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 161st highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Doughty Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,350,000 | 2024-01-29 | £3,208,984 |
| 60 Doughty Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,575,000 | 2012-04-26 | £3,862,500 |
| 52 Doughty Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,055,000 | 2002-02-05 | £3,502,900 |
| 60 Doughty Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2000-02-14 | £2,971,875 |
| Flat 1 57 Doughty Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2000-02-07 | £2,037,118 |
WC1N 2LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
WC1N 2LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1N 2LS 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 298 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 | 1,522 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 | 3,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 265 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 745 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 841 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luce E Limoni | 91-93 Gray's Inn Road | 87 yd | |
| Costa | 111 Guilford Street | 125 yd | |
| Salaam Namaste | 68 Millman Street | 128 yd | |
| Grays Inn Sandwich & Salad Bar Ltd | 190 Gray's Inn Road | 147 yd | |
| The Good Eating Company | 200 Gray's Inn Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Lion | 133 Gray's Inn Road | 72 yd | |
| The Duke of York | 7 Roger Street | 80 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | 252 Gray's Inn Road | 177 yd | |
| The Lady Ottoline | 11a Northington Street | 188 yd | |
| The Lamb | 94 Lamb's Conduit Street | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Inn cafe | 190 Gray's Inn Road | 147 yd | |
| Artisserie | 188 Gray's Inn Road | 156 yd | |
| Cafe Plaka | 315 Gray's Inn Road | 230 yd | |
| Oriental taste | 33-35 Laystall Street | 280 yd | |
| HONEY & CO | 47 Lamb's Conduit Street | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 265 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 489 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 566 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 597 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 71 High Holborn | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 316 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 434 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 672 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.