Grays Inn Road is in London and in Camden district. WC1X 8QP 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1H 8BG, WC1X 8QJ, WC1X 8QF, WC1X 8BD, WC1X 8BH, WC1H 8BD, WC1H 8BH, WC1H 8BJ, WC1X 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1X 8QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 46.8% | 52.4% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 47.6% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 8QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.1% 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 | 72.2% | 69.1% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 31.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.6% | 22.9% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.6% | 59% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 24% | 29.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 14.2% | 5.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32% | 18.4% | -13.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 52.8% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 11.2% | 1.7% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.3% 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 | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 9.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 41.8% | 45.3% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -36.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 40.4% 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 | 43.3% | 40.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| European Union | 27.7% | 19.3% | -8.4% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.2% 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 | 43.1% | 40.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 22.2% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.3% | 9.4% | -13.9% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 12.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grays Inn Road was 695.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Grays Inn Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 50th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 250.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 297 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2015-08-28 | £476,391 |
The percentage of student residents living in WC1X 8QP 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 606 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 | 734 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 | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 174 Ossulston Street , NW1 1DN | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,218 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 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ | - not rated | 686 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children 4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappadocia Cafe Bistro | 293 Gray's Inn Road | 24 yd | |
| KFC | 323 Gray's Inn Road | 73 yd | |
| MAIN CHICK | 325 Gray's Inn Road | 79 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant | 339 Gray's Inn Road | 114 yd | |
| Chuck Burgers | 257-259 Pentonville Road | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scala | 275-277 Pentonville Road | 88 yd | |
| Jamboree | 6 St Chad's Place | 124 yd | |
| The Water Rats | 328 Gray's Inn Road | 143 yd | |
| The Scottish Stores and The Stores | The Scottish Stores and The Stores, 6 Caledonian Road | 157 yd | |
| Lucas Arms | 245A Gray's Inn Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 311 Gray's Inn Road | 42 yd | |
| Aux Pains De Papy | 279 Gray's Inn Road | 50 yd | |
| Elite Peri Peri Kings Cross | 317 Gray's Inn Road | 60 yd | |
| Creams | 327 Gray's Inn Road | 84 yd | |
| Indian Lounge | 343 Gray's Inn Road | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 50 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 146 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 235 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 235 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Basement And Ground Floors, Focus Point | 252 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 403 yd | |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 429 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 582 yd | |
| Pancras Square Leisure PANCRAS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 663 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.