Grays Inn Road is in London and in Camden district. WC1X 8HR 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 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1X 8JP, WC1X 8LR, EC1N 7RR, EC1N 7SB, WC1X 8LS, WC1X 8LT, WC1V 6DR, EC1N 7SD, EC1N 7SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1X 8HR, 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 8HR, 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 113.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% 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 212th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 - 36 Gray'S Inn Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,410,000 | 2019-12-13 | £6,941,507 |
| Flat 6 30 Gray'S Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2019-08-23 | £538,788 |
| Apartment 12 30 - 32 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £840,000 | 2017-11-17 | £753,542 |
| Apartment 5 30 - 32 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £1,270,000 | 2017-08-23 | £1,114,541 |
| Apartment 7 30 - 32 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £1,270,000 | 2017-08-16 | £1,114,541 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HR has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HR has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1X 8HR 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 | 1,024 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 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,036 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 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | - not rated | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Junior School CITY JUNIOR SCHOOL , 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE WC1R 5EY | - not rated | 118 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 400 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 | 722 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 748 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies College 66 Southampton Row , WC1B 4BY | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn | 8 South Square | 60 yd | |
| Catalyst Cafe And Coffee Roasters | 48 Gray's Inn Road | 73 yd | |
| THE SUSHI CO | 50 Gray's Inn Road | 81 yd | |
| TOSSED | 4 Gray's Inn Road | 88 yd | |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY | 14 High Holborn | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Wig | Cromwell House, 14 Fulwood Place | 138 yd | |
| The Argyle | 1 Greville Street | 213 yd | |
| Sir Christopher Hatton | 4 Leather Lane | 277 yd | |
| Bounce | 121 Holborn | 277 yd | |
| Craft Beer Company | 82 Leather Lane | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 5 High Holborn | 93 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 333 High Holborn, London | 154 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 319 High Holborn, London | 161 yd | |
| THE ARCHIVE | 16-16a Baldwins Gardens | 171 yd | |
| Chick | 17-19 Leather Lane | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 117 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 161 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 194 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 274 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 327 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn) WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 584 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.