Grays Inn Road is in London and in Camden district. WC1X 8UB 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 8UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1N 2AA, WC1N 1DP, WC1X 8JR, WC1X 8UE, WC1X 8JT, WC1N 2AD, WC1N 1DR, WC1X 0HA, WC1X 0JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WC1X 8UB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 45.5% | 47.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 54.5% | 52.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.9% 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 | 75.7% | 79.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 42.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 65.7% | 58.6% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 33% | 8.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 8UB this area, 7.5% 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 79.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 2.2% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.1% | 79.9% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 46.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 14.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 13.8% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 1.7% | -8.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 11% | 0.3% | -10.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 10.1% | 4.1% | -6.0% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 46.1% | 50.3% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 32.3% 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 | 46.8% | 32.3% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -50.9% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 15.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 4.4% | -10.3% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 26.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 14.8% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.1% 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 | 45.7% | 32.3% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -50.9% |
| 10+ Years | 17.7% | 14.1% | -3.6% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 5.1% | -9.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 16.5% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 14.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 32% | 22.1% | 1.9% | 30.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.9% | 76.7% | -32.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Central and South America | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grays Inn Road was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.4% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Grays Inn Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 110th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.
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 H 151 Gray'S Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-01-03 | £346,885 |
| Flat B 141 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2015-09-04 | £418,553 |
| Flat C 141 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2014-09-26 | £394,248 |
| Flat 1 143 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2004-06-02 | £387,960 |
| Flat D 141 Grays Inn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2001-10-30 | £302,085 |
WC1X 8UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8UB 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) | 109 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 197 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 | 1,361 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 | 3,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,722 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 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community 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 | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,817 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 | 2,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,150 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 | 387 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ | - not rated | 863 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 890 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 40 yd | |
| Costa | 111 Guilford Street | 42 yd | |
| Metropolitan Police Station | Holborn Police Station, 10 Lamb's Conduit Street | 66 yd | |
| Goodenough College | London House, Mecklenburgh Square | 111 yd | |
| ION CANTEEN | 256 Gray's Inn Road | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Arms | 252 Gray's Inn Road | 47 yd | |
| The Blue Lion | 133 Gray's Inn Road | 178 yd | |
| The Duke of York | 7 Roger Street | 233 yd | |
| The Lamb | 94 Lamb's Conduit Street | 262 yd | |
| Crowne Plaza Kings Cross | 1 King's Cross Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Inn cafe | 190 Gray's Inn Road | 267 yd | |
| Artisserie | 188 Gray's Inn Road | 274 yd | |
| Cafe Plaka | 315 Gray's Inn Road | 377 yd | |
| Supreme Fried Chicken | 292 Gray's Inn Road | 388 yd | |
| Oriental taste | 33-35 Laystall Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 413 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 23-37 Brunswick Centre | 524 yd | |
| Tian Tian Market | 24-26 Brunswick Centre | 540 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd | 5 Brunswick Centre | 555 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 145 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 259 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 274 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| The Gym (London Bloomsbury) THE OLD HEATING STATION THE OLD HEATING STATION CORAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bloomsbury) (Closed) The Old Heating Station The Old Heating Station Coram Street | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 689 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 | 85 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.