Dane Street is in London and in Camden district. WC1R 4BL 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 Dane Street, London, WC1R 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1R 4BL, WC1R 4FS, WC1R 4QH, WC1R 4QF, WC1R 4RA, WC1R 4QG, WC1R 4BG, WC1R 4PA, WC1R 4NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1R 4BL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% 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 | 53.6% | 56.5% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 43.5% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 WC1R 4BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.5% 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 | 52.9% | 65.5% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 27.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 15.2% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 36.6% | 51.4% | 14.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 22.7% | -13.9% | 33.6% | -10.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 16.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 54.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 8.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 74.1% | 54.8% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 51.4% 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 | 62.1% | 51.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 16.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 50.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 19.5% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 17.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dane Street was 193.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Dane Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 220th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bountiful Cow Public House Dane Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-03-23 | £165,105 |
WC1R 4BL 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 WC1R 4BL 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 | 46 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 765 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 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,491 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 | 3,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 454 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 715 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 | 1,611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,538 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 | 3,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 306 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 | 364 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 644 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachios in the Park | Red Lion Square Gardens, Red Lion Square | 35 yd | |
| Roasting Plant Coffee | 90 High Holborn | 45 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 99 High Holborn | 61 yd | |
| Hush | 95-96 High Holborn | 62 yd | |
| UNCOMMON HOLBORN | 81-87 High Holborn | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bountiful Cow | 47-51 Eagle Street | 2 yd | |
| The Square Pig | 30-32 Procter Street | 75 yd | |
| The Old Red Lion | 72 High Holborn | 132 yd | |
| The Old Nick | 21-22 Sandland Street | 156 yd | |
| The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie) | 6 Little Turnstile | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dibs | 52 Red Lion Street | 134 yd | |
| ONE ZO | 49 Red Lion Street | 149 yd | |
| Pret A Manger Ltd | 240 High Holborn | 149 yd | |
| FRANCO MANCA | 114, High Holborn | 162 yd | |
| Wasabi | 116 High Holborn | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose and Partners | Weston House, 246 High Holborn | 160 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 71 High Holborn | 164 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129-133 Kingsway | 277 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 304 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 366 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn) WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 223 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union Gym SHEFFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union HOUGHTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 567 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 686 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.