Theobalds Road is in London and in Camden district. WC1X 8SL 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 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1R 4HD, WC1R 4HE, WC1X 8SF, WC1R 4RH, WC1R 4PF, WC1X 8NL, WC1R 4TQ, WC1X 8SP, WC1R 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1X 8SL is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 45% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 56.4% | 55% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 8SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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 | 73.4% | 66.5% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 26% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 66% | 63.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 26.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8SL this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.4% | 18.3% | -3.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56% | 65.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.8% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 11.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 62.1% | 55.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 42.1% | 41.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 21.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.8% 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 | 40.1% | 41.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 19.7% | 19.8% | 0.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.8% | 8.4% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 11.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 19.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Theobalds Road was 1913.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.3% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Theobalds Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 16th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 308.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 15 Theobalds Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-09-19 | £584,828 |
| Flat 2 15 Theobalds Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2017-03-28 | £584,942 |
| Flat 3 15 Theobalds Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £648,046 | 2010-08-27 | £906,661 |
| Flat 1 15 Theobalds Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2009-03-27 | £733,183 |
| Flat 6 15 Theobalds Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2007-04-19 | £678,262 |
WC1X 8SL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1X 8SL 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) | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 579 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 | 1,881 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 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,491 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 | 3,678 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 | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 613 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 | 887 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 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,457 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 | 226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,813 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 | 183 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 410 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 682 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck College Malet Street , WC1E 7HX | - not rated | 796 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret a Manger | 15 Theobald's Road | 10 yd | |
| BREW BAR 13 | 13 Theobald's Road | 20 yd | |
| Isolabella | 45-46 Red Lion Street | 47 yd | |
| Turo Turo | The Queens Head, 64 Theobald's Road | 53 yd | |
| Zipbab Limited | 51 Red Lion Street | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise | 38 Red Lion Street | 13 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 44 Red Lion Street | 43 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 64 Theobald's Road | 53 yd | |
| GRAVITY DRINKS | Offices And Premises At 1st Floor, 21-27 Lamb's Conduit Street | 119 yd | |
| The Old Nick | 21-22 Sandland Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEOUL FOOD | 17 Theobald's Road | 2 yd | |
| The Fryers Delight | 19 Theobald's Road | 5 yd | |
| ONE ZO | 49 Red Lion Street | 66 yd | |
| Dibs | 52 Red Lion Street | 82 yd | |
| Banh Mi Aha | 39 Lamb's Conduit Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 71 High Holborn | 245 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 310 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | Weston House, 246 High Holborn | 375 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 394 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 398 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 72 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn) WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 534 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 683 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 | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.