WC1N 3RA is in College Hill, London and Camden district. WC1N 3RA 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 College Hill, London, WC1N 3RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1N 3RB, WC1N 3ER, WC1N 3QZ, WC1N 3LU, WC1N 3EP, WC1N 3NB, WC1N 3EQ, WC1N 3JB, WC1N 3LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WC1N 3RA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.5% | 40.9% | -13.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 31.3% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.1% | 62.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 72.1% | 62.2% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 70.9% | 57% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 57.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 26.8% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 2.4% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around WC1N 3RA was 126.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
WC1N 3RA has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13E Great Ormond Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £772,500 | 2025-02-19 | £698,521 |
| Flat 1 17 Great Ormond Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £931,500 | 2023-08-18 | £850,006 |
| 1A Great Ormond Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £922,500 | 2023-07-05 | £864,663 |
| 13E Great Ormond Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2018-10-01 | £598,633 |
| 3A Great Ormond Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2016-10-19 | £1,170,000 |
WC1N 3RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 3RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 422 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 | 1,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,396 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 | 117 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 807 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,062 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,866 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 | 137 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies's College 25 Old Gloucester Street , Queen Square WC1N 3AF | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of Pharmacy 29 - 39 Brunswick Square , WC1N 1AX | - not rated | 460 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies College 66 Southampton Row , WC1B 4BY | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Abbey College In London 23 Bloomsbury Square , WC1A 2PJ | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutti's | 68 Lamb's Conduit Street | 33 yd | |
| HONEY AND CO | 54 Lamb's Conduit Street | 54 yd | |
| Noble Rot Winebar & Restuarnt | Restaurant And Premises At Basement Ground And 1st Floor Rear, 51 Lamb's Conduit Street | 68 yd | |
| La Fromagerie | 52 Lamb's Conduit Street | 74 yd | |
| Ciao Bella Restaurant | 90 Lamb's Conduit Street | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perseverance | 63 Lamb's Conduit Street | 60 yd | |
| The Lamb | 94 Lamb's Conduit Street | 106 yd | |
| The Duke of York | 7 Roger Street | 134 yd | |
| GRAVITY DRINKS | Offices And Premises At 1st Floor, 21-27 Lamb's Conduit Street | 163 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 64 Theobald's Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONEY & CO | 47 Lamb's Conduit Street | 92 yd | |
| Banh Mi Aha | 39 Lamb's Conduit Street | 109 yd | |
| The Fryers Delight | 19 Theobald's Road | 258 yd | |
| SEOUL FOOD | 17 Theobald's Road | 259 yd | |
| Gray's Inn cafe | 190 Gray's Inn Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 337 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 464 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 492 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 71 High Holborn | 503 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 508 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 218 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 219 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 280 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 534 yd |
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 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 | 215.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.