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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.

People

Gender

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.6%56.5%2.9% 51.0% 5.5%
Male46.4%43.5%-2.9% 49.0% -5.5%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single52.9%65.5%12.6% 37.9% 27.6%
Married: Opposite sex23.3%15.2%-8.1% 44.2% -29.0%
Married: Same sex0%1%1.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated3.3%0%-3.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced11.9%10.7%-1.2% 9.1% 1.6%
Widowed8.6%7.6%-1.0% 6.1% 1.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health36.6%51.4%14.8% 48.4% 3.0%
Good health36.6%22.7%-13.9% 33.6% -10.9%
Fair health17%17.6%0.6% 12.7% 4.9%
Bad health5.8%6%0.2% 4.0% 2.0%
Very bad health4%2.3%-1.7% 1.2% 1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.5%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 Levels7.1%4.5%-2.6% 13.4% -8.9%
Apprenticeship0%2%2.0% 5.3% -3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.3%13.6%0.3% 16.9% -3.3%
Degree or Similar43.8%54.5%10.7% 33.8% 20.7%
Other8.1%3.5%-4.6% 2.8% 0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.3%2.3% 1.1% 1.2%
Chinese4%8.7%4.7% 0.7% 8.0%
Indian2.2%4.1%1.9% 3.1% 1.0%
Pakistani0%1.4%1.4% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian3.1%4.1%1.0% 1.6% 2.5%
Black African8%6.8%-1.2% 2.5% 4.3%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black3.1%0.5%-2.6% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%1.8%1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%0.5%-0.4% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%3.7%3.3% 0.8% 2.9%
White74.1%54.8%-19.3% 81.4% -26.6%
Roma0%0.9%0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Arab1.8%5.9%4.1% 0.6% 5.3%
Other1.3%4.6%3.3% 1.6% 3.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 51.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.1%51.4%-10.7% 83.2% -31.8%
European Union12.1%14.4%2.3% 6.1% 8.3%
Rest of Europe0.4%2.8%2.4% 0.8% 2.0%
Africa8.5%9.3%0.8% 2.7% 6.6%
Middle East and Asia10.7%16.2%5.5% 5.6% 10.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean4%6%2.0% 1.3% 4.7%
Oceania2.2%0%-2.2% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59.4%50.2%-9.2% 83.2% -33.0%
10+ Years8.5%19.5%11.0% 9.8% 9.7%
5-10 Years8.5%7.2%-1.3% 2.9% 4.3%
2-5 Years3.1%5.4%2.3% 2.2% 3.2%
Less than 2 years20.5%17.6%-2.9% 1.9% 15.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63.6% 76.7% -13.1%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Germany1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Italy1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries6.9% 1.5% 5.4%
Other Europe0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia6.9% 0.3% 6.6%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
South-East Asia3.7% 0.2% 3.5%
North America and the Caribbean2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
No passport held6% 13.5% -7.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.2% 37.2% -9.0%
Christian40.7% 46.2% -5.5%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Hindu4.6% 1.7% 2.9%
Jewish1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Muslim11.1% 6.5% 4.6%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered11.6% 6.0% 5.6%

Safety

Is Dane Street dangerous?

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%.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WC1R 4BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dane Street are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Camden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dane Street, London, WC1R 4BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WC1R 4BL

Average Price
£181,780
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£181,780

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dane Street

Average Price
£165,105
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£165,105

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dane Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
The Bountiful Cow Public House Dane Street, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£175,0002017-03-23 £165,105
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Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee46
Retired40
Student (economically inactive)40
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Part-Time Employee16
Self-Employed13
Other12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed5
Looking after home or family4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Information and communication11
Other10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Administrative and support service activities9
Financial and insurance activities7
Education6
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles4
Human health and social work activities4
Manufacturing3
Transport and storage2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Construction1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pistachios in the ParkRed Lion Square Gardens, Red Lion Square35 yd
Roasting Plant Coffee90 High Holborn45 yd
Pizza Express99 High Holborn61 yd
Hush95-96 High Holborn62 yd
UNCOMMON HOLBORN81-87 High Holborn77 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bountiful Cow47-51 Eagle Street2 yd
The Square Pig30-32 Procter Street75 yd
The Old Red Lion72 High Holborn132 yd
The Old Nick21-22 Sandland Street156 yd
The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie)6 Little Turnstile174 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dibs52 Red Lion Street134 yd
ONE ZO49 Red Lion Street149 yd
Pret A Manger Ltd240 High Holborn149 yd
FRANCO MANCA114, High Holborn162 yd
Wasabi116 High Holborn175 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose and PartnersWeston House, 246 High Holborn160 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd71 High Holborn164 yd
Sainsbury's129-133 Kingsway277 yd
Sainsbury's LocalVictoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row304 yd
Amazon Fresh318 High Holborn, London366 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Gymbox (Holborn)
HIGH HOLBORN
health and fitness suite110 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn)
WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN
health and fitness suite164 yd
Rosewood Hotel
HIGH HOLBORN
health and fitness suite173 yd
Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club
50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW
health and fitness suite, swimming pool223 yd
Pure Gym (London Holborn)
Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool231 yd
Pure Gym (London Covent Garden)
MACKLIN STREET
health and fitness suite479 yd
London School Of Economics Students Union Gym
SHEFFIELD STREET
health and fitness suite500 yd
London School Of Economics Students Union
HOUGHTON STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts567 yd
Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury)
MECKLENBURGH PLACE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool668 yd
Oasis Sports Centre
ENDELL STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool686 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.