Garrick Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2E 9AR 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2E 9BF, WC2E 9BH, WC2N 4PD, WC2N 4LA, WC2E 9EB, WC2N 4BJ, WC2N 4RB, WC2N 4BN, WC2E 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC2E 9AR is primarily male, with 59.4% 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 | 38.7% | 40.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 61.3% | 59.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 WC2E 9AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 65.2% | 70% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 19.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 56.6% | 66.2% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 26.7% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 WC2E 9AR this area, 7.4% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 66.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 14.1% | 5.1% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 10.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 78.9% | 70.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 48% | 38.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 22.6% | 24.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 17.6% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% 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 | 46.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 20.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 76.7% | -32.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garrick Street was 4648.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1299.7% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Garrick Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 15th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 905.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Garrick Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-10-09 | £143,828 |
| Basement And Ground Floor Premises 7 Garrick Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,645,775 | 2014-08-01 | £5,218,270 |
| Basement And Ground Floor Premises 7 Garrick Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,100,000 | 2014-02-27 | £5,086,770 |
WC2E 9AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 WC2E 9AR 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 | 101 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,728 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 | 2,817 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 | 3,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,519 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 | 1,601 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 355 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 793 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 816 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amorino | 7 GARRICK STREET | 2 yd | |
| The Avocado Show | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 19 NEW ROW | 20 yd | |
| Garrick Club | 15 GARRICK STREET | 23 yd | |
| Gong Cha | 3 GARRICK STREET | 26 yd | |
| Com Viet | 2 GARRICK STREET | 29 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Fogg'S Tavern | 58 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 85 yd | |
| Blame Gloria | 20 BEDFORD STREET | 100 yd | |
| The Arts Theatre | THE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 150 yd | |
| Covent Garden Social Club | THE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 150 yd | |
| All Bar One | 19 HENRIETTA STREET | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling Express | 26 KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN | 45 yd | |
| Pizza Pilgrims | 23 GARRICK STREET | 56 yd | |
| Jamaica Patty Co | 26 NEW ROW | 64 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 73 yd | |
| BiBi's Kitchen | 25 ROSE STREET | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 73 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-37 STRAND | 337 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express, Endell Street | 366 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | UNIT 14, CHARING CROSS STATION, STRAND | 377 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 133 yd |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 166 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 284 yd | |
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 304 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed) Embankment Place | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| The Health Club At One Aldwych ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.