Grays Inn Road is in London and in Camden district. WC1X 8TL 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 8TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1N 2JJ, WC1X 8TR, WC1N 2JP, WC1X 8TP, WC1N 2JE, WC1X 0BL, WC1X 8EL, WC1X 8EJ, WC1N 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1X 8TL is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 40.8% | 46.7% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 59.2% | 53.3% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 8TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.1% 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 | 80.5% | 74.1% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 36.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.4% | 21.5% | 14.1% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (94.9%) 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 | 65.8% | 66.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 18.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 28.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8TL this area, 2.2% 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 69.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 15.6% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 69.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 35.8% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 72.4% | 61.9% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, just 25.4% 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 | 43.4% | 25.4% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -57.8% |
| European Union | 20.4% | 37.3% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 31.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 15.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.3% 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 | 40.8% | 24.8% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -58.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 22.4% | 15.3% | -7.1% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 29.2% | 20.0% | 1.9% | 27.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.9% | 76.7% | -44.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 9.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% |
| Germany | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 14.5% | 1.5% | 13.0% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.6% | 6.0% | 9.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grays Inn Road was 506.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% higher than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Grays Inn Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 72nd highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Gray'S Inn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-28 | £417,346 |
| Flat 1 67 Gray'S Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-04-19 | £456,316 |
| Flat 2 67 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2016-12-16 | £864,036 |
| 63 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2016-11-18 | £1,759,404 |
| Flat 2 67 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2013-03-08 | £827,946 |
WC1X 8TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8TL 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 | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 480 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 | 1,661 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 | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,215 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 | 3,905 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 | 90 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 939 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,120 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 | 515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,642 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 | 2,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,040 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 | 318 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 624 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 935 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Oriental and African Studies Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square WC1H 0XG | - not rated | 1,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Provence | 63 Gray's Inn Road | 2 yd | |
| ANDREW'S CAFE | 59 Gray's Inn Road | 14 yd | |
| Solus Kitchen | 73 Gray's Inn Road | 31 yd | |
| FRED COFFEE LONDON | 1 Northington Street | 35 yd | |
| Faros | 57 Gray's Inn Road | 35 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lady Ottoline | 11a Northington Street | 66 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Grey | 2 Theobald's Road | 116 yd | |
| The Blue Lion | 133 Gray's Inn Road | 148 yd | |
| The Duke of York | 7 Roger Street | 171 yd | |
| The Griffin | 125 Clerkenwell Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Plaka | 315 Gray's Inn Road | 53 yd | |
| Artisserie | 188 Gray's Inn Road | 70 yd | |
| Gray's Inn cafe | 190 Gray's Inn Road | 71 yd | |
| Oriental taste | 33-35 Laystall Street | 122 yd | |
| Zabardast | 170 Clerkenwell Road | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 89 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 328 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 497 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 71 High Holborn | 502 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 530 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 493 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 596 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.