Broad Court is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2B 5PY is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Court, London, WC2B 5PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2E 9JD, WC2B 5QH, WC2E 7AA, WC2E 7AH, WC2B 5QZ, WC2B 5QN, WC2E 9JS, WC2E 9RA, WC2E 9JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WC2B 5PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.3% | 50.6% | 9.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 58.7% | 49.4% | -9.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 WC2B 5PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 63% | 59.1% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 22.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 49.4% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 57.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 13.4% | 1.9% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 10.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| White | 79.5% | 60.9% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 48.2% 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 | 52.3% | 48.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 18.6% | 17.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 15.3% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.6% 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 | 49.6% | 48.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 29.6% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 4.7% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 6.5% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 10.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Court was 1932.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 481.8% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Broad Court has the 18th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 39th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 203.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 196.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 Chambers House, 9 Broad Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2024-04-29 | £626,811 |
| Apartment 1 Chambers House, 9 Broad Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £650,000 | 2012-04-04 | £876,930 |
| Apartment 2 Chambers House, 9 Broad Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £725,000 | 2012-03-29 | £990,275 |
| Apartment 7 Chambers House, 9 Broad Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £1,700,000 | 2012-03-29 | £2,322,025 |
| Flat 1 11 - 13 Broad Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2006-02-09 | £1,064,610 |
WC2B 5PY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 WC2B 5PY 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 | 51 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,375 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 | 2,679 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 | 3,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 284 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 | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 144 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 568 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 706 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Tavern | 66 LONG ACRE | 14 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | 65 LONG ACRE | 14 yd | |
| Pho | 65A LONG ACRE | 14 yd | |
| Zizzi Restaurant | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 19-20 BOW STREET | 18 yd | |
| Pizza Express | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 9-12 BOW STREET | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Soda Tasting Rooms | 39 DRURY LANE | 94 yd | |
| Philomena’s | 40 Great Queen Street | 152 yd | |
| Circus | 27 Endell Street | 169 yd | |
| The Sun | 21 Drury Lane | 174 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor | 22 Neal Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doughnut Time | 78 LONG ACRE | 86 yd | |
| DA MANU LTD | 71-75 Shelton Street | 147 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | 37 Shelton Street | 180 yd | |
| Holland And Barrett | FIRST FLOOR, 39 LONG ACRE | 195 yd | |
| The Cookie Dough Cafe | 34 THE MARKET, COVENT GARDEN | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | Tesco Express, Endell Street | 164 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 395 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129-133 Kingsway | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR EAST, WELLINGTON HOUSE, 125-130 STRAND | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 90 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 121 yd |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 234 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Dw Fitness First (Waldorf) ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| The Health Club At One Aldwych ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| King'S Sport Strand Gym ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union Gym SHEFFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 390 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 | 92.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.