Flitcroft Street is in London and in Camden district. WC2H 8DL 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Flitcroft Street, London, WC2H 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2H 8LP, WC2H 8LU, WC2H 8TD, WC2H 0JR, WC2H 8BU, WC2H 0LA, WC2H 8DF, WC2H 8LW, WC2H 0JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC2H 8DL is primarily male, with 55.7% 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 | 37.6% | 44.3% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 62.4% | 55.7% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 WC2H 8DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 68.1% | 60.5% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 23.7% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 53.3% | 52.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 27.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 54% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.7% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 66.4% | 54.5% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 52.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.7% | 52.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 15.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 16.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 4.7% | -5.3% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48% | 52.6% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 25.2% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 4.3% | -8.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 14.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 19.7% | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flitcroft Street was 3600.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 393.5% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Flitcroft Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 4th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 479.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Flitcroft Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £402,850 | 2014-03-14 | £458,482 |
WC2H 8DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 WC2H 8DL 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,408 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 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,019 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 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 801 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 | 894 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 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Community 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 | 791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,421 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 | 3,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 300 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 647 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Iron | 9 Denmark Street | 51 yd | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Ltd | Flitcroft House, 114-116 Charing Cross Road | 63 yd | |
| BLANK STREET UK LIMITED | 136 Charing Cross Road | 81 yd | |
| Pure | 151 Shaftesbury Avenue | 100 yd | |
| The Phoenix Artist Club | 1 Phoenix Street | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Public House | 61 St Giles High Street | 99 yd | |
| Salsa! | 96 Charing Cross Road | 119 yd | |
| The Crown | 43 Monmouth Street | 189 yd | |
| Brewdog | 142 Shaftesbury Avenue | 206 yd | |
| All Bar One | 108 New Oxford Street | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Coffee | 4 Earnshaw Street | 100 yd | |
| Which Wich | 8 Central Saint Giles Piazza | 102 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | 13 St Giles Square | 118 yd | |
| Honest Guys | 77-91 New Oxford Street | 169 yd | |
| ZIZI FACTORY LTD | 65-67 Neal Street | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | Tesco Express, Endell Street | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2-4 DEAN STREET | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Unit 8, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road | 357 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 367 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 1 BERNERS STREET | 541 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 226 yd | |
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 240 yd |
| Central Ymca Club GREAT RUSSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 490 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 500 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 593 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 | 80.0% |
| 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.