Grays Inn Road is in London and in Camden district. WC1X 8JR is located in the King's Cross 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 8JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1X 0JP, WC1X 8UB, WC1X 0HA, WC1X 0JS, WC1X 8TU, WC1N 1DP, WC1N 1DR, WC1N 2AA, WC1X 8JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1X 8JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 58.5% | 54.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 41.5% | 45.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 8JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.1% 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 | 81.1% | 78.1% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 40.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -28.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 58.8% | 57.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around WC1X 8JR this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.4% | 55.4% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 38.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 23.8% | -7.2% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 11.6% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 51.1% | 49.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 49.7% | 53.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 16.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 14.1% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.2% | 53.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 26.6% | 19.3% | -7.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 17.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 17.4% | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grays Inn Road was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grays Inn Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 37th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246 Gray'S Inn Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,166,000 | 2025-03-28 | £1,079,362 |
| 252 Gray'S Inn Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2021-08-09 | £1,654,487 |
| 246 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 1998-08-26 | £1,907,191 |
| Flat 250 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 1998-07-02 | £740,548 |
WC1X 8JR 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 WC1X 8JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 185 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 375 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 | 1,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,680 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 | 3,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,186 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 | 284 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,985 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 | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,047 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 | 422 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of Pharmacy 29 - 39 Brunswick Square , WC1N 1AX | - not rated | 491 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies's College 25 Old Gloucester Street , Queen Square WC1N 3AF | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Junior School CITY JUNIOR SCHOOL , 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE WC1R 5EY | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies College 66 Southampton Row , WC1B 4BY | - not rated | 807 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEBEK MANGEL | 250 Gray's Inn Road | 16 yd | |
| Metropolitan Police Station | Holborn Police Station, 10 Lamb's Conduit Street | 33 yd | |
| Costa | 111 Guilford Street | 35 yd | |
| THE POSTAL MUSEUM, THE COUNTER CAFE | The Postal Museum,, 15-20 Phoenix Place | 146 yd | |
| Goodenough College | London House, Mecklenburgh Square | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Arms | 252 Gray's Inn Road | 24 yd | |
| The Blue Lion | 133 Gray's Inn Road | 151 yd | |
| The Duke of York | 7 Roger Street | 232 yd | |
| Crowne Plaza Kings Cross | 1 King's Cross Road | 270 yd | |
| The Lamb | 94 Lamb's Conduit Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Inn cafe | 190 Gray's Inn Road | 237 yd | |
| Artisserie | 188 Gray's Inn Road | 242 yd | |
| Cafe Plaka | 315 Gray's Inn Road | 352 yd | |
| Oriental taste | 33-35 Laystall Street | 357 yd | |
| Supreme Fried Chicken | 292 Gray's Inn Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 388 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 543 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 570 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 587 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 187 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 270 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 298 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 305 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 678 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 | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.