Garrick Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2E 9BD 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2E 9LH, WC2E 9EA, WC2E 9BJ, WC2E 9AX, WC2E 9BH, WC2E 9AR, WC2N 4JS, WC2H 9NY, WC2N 4LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC2E 9BD 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 9BD, 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 9BD 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 3728.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1120.1% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Garrick Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 17th highest crime rate of 587 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 757.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Garrick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2002-04-23 | £636,955 |
| Flat C 18 Garrick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2000-06-30 | £1,385,872 |
| 18 Garrick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1998-06-23 | £624,706 |
| Flat C 18 Garrick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 1998-05-14 | £1,213,714 |
WC2E 9BD 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 9BD 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 | 1,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,779 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 | 3,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,088 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 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | - not rated | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | - not rated | 1,333 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 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Free schools | 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 | 614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,108 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 | 3,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Urdang Academy 20-22 Shelton Street , WC2H 9JJ | - not rated | 190 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 741 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 788 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhouse School 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Guys | 1-3 LONG ACRE | 16 yd | |
| Bageriet | 24 ROSE STREET | 31 yd | |
| Lima Cantina | BASEMENT AND PART GROUND FLOOR, 14 GARRICK STREET | 31 yd | |
| Honest Burger | 17 GARRICK STREET | 34 yd | |
| Caffe Concerto | SUSSEX HOUSE, 143 LONG ACRE | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Theatre | THE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 82 yd | |
| Covent Garden Social Club | THE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 82 yd | |
| Mr Fogg'S Tavern | 58 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 104 yd | |
| Dalla Terra Wine Bar | 25 SLINGSBY PLACE | 125 yd | |
| St Martin's Theatre | St Martins Theatre, West Street | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pilgrims | 23 GARRICK STREET | 32 yd | |
| BiBi's Kitchen | 25 ROSE STREET | 32 yd | |
| BARNABY BARS | UNIT 2-4 UPPER ST MARTIN?S LANE, COVENT GARDEN | 66 yd | |
| Jamaica Patty Co | 26 NEW ROW | 85 yd | |
| Spacca Pastificio Artigianale | 15-18 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 143 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 160 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express, Endell Street | 332 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-37 STRAND | 404 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 185 yd |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 213 yd | |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 306 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 320 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed) Embankment Place | health and fitness suite | 485 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.