Grays Inn Road is in London and in Camden district. WC1X 8AJ 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1X 8AA, EC1N 7UE, EC1R 5LP, EC1N 7UD, EC1N 7UQ, EC1R 5DB, WC1X 8PN, EC1N 7UH, EC1N 7UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1X 8AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents 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 | 53.8% | 53.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 WC1X 8AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.5% 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 | 56.2% | 71.5% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 16.1% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 46.8% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 11.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 55.2% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.5% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 12.9% |
| Chinese | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 9% | 14% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 11.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 47.8% | 42.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, just 45.8% 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 | 52.2% | 45.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| European Union | 11% | 16% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 12% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 17.5% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.9% 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 | 50.5% | 46% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 33.9% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.9% | 8% | -23.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grays Inn Road was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Grays Inn Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 191st lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Shop 96 Gray'S Inn Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2022-03-22 | £442 |
| Flat 98 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1995-08-18 | £1,338,320 |
| Flat 98 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 1995-03-03 | £1,487,974 |
The percentage of student residents living in WC1X 8AJ 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 | 86 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 663 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 | 1,835 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 | 3,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,144 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 | 3,745 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 | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 967 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,547 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 | 3,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,144 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 | 419 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 493 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 956 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 1,017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levant Kitchen | 90-92 Gray's Inn Road | 27 yd | |
| Pizzeria Malletti | 174-176 Clerkenwell Road | 67 yd | |
| Banh Mi Bay | 4-6 Theobald's Road | 87 yd | |
| LACUCINA DI DAFFY 2 LTD | 10 Theobald's Road | 87 yd | |
| The King Of Falafel | 166-168 Clerkenwell Road | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | 125 Clerkenwell Road | 70 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Grey | 2 Theobald's Road | 80 yd | |
| The Lady Ottoline | 11a Northington Street | 188 yd | |
| The Clerk and Well | 156 Clerkenwell Road | 205 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 13 Eyre Street Hill | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 108 Gray's Inn Road | 10 yd | |
| Zabardast | 170 Clerkenwell Road | 74 yd | |
| Cafe Plaka | 315 Gray's Inn Road | 137 yd | |
| Oriental taste | 33-35 Laystall Street | 168 yd | |
| Kung Food | 158 Clerkenwell Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 102 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 252 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 329 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 377 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 378 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 603 yd | |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 608 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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.