Neal Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2H 9LY 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Neal Street, London, WC2H 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2H 9LY, WC2H 9SB, WC2H 9HZ, WC2H 9SE, WC2E 9NR, WC2H 9SA, WC2H 9EL, WC2H 9QW, WC2E 9JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC2H 9LY is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 49.3% | 44.1% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 55.9% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 WC2H 9LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 68% | 55.9% | -12.1% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 28% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 57.6% | 60.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 26.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 7.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around WC2H 9LY this area, 9.4% 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 63.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 9.4% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 63.4% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 29.6% |
| Other | 17.4% | 5.6% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 6.5% | 19.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 19.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 71.6% | 50% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 42% 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 | 52.5% | 42% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 27.3% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.9% 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 | 50.7% | 42.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 17.3% | 22.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 7.6% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 10.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 13.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neal Street was 2359.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 610.5% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Neal Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 35th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 209.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 134.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Neal Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £7,075,041 | 2017-12-20 | £5,387,013 |
WC2H 9LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,425 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 | 2,715 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 | 3,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,394 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 | 398 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 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,170 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 | 1,222 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 | 1,643 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,211 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 | 458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,328 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 | 3,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,208 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 | 229 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 668 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 707 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itsu | 2-4 NEAL STREET | 20 yd | |
| St George Coffee | 9-15 NEAL STREET | 27 yd | |
| Lola'S Cupcakes | 14-18 NEAL STREET | 33 yd | |
| Royals Restaurant | 3-7 ENDELL STREET | 50 yd | |
| The Conduit | 6 LANGLEY STREET | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Anchor | 22 Neal Street | 57 yd | |
| Circus | 27 Endell Street | 87 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 31 Endell Street | 103 yd | |
| The Cambridge Theatre | Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street | 147 yd | |
| Dalla Terra Wine Bar | 25 SLINGSBY PLACE | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret a Manger | 37 Shelton Street | 61 yd | |
| Kolkati | Seven Dials Market, Earlham Street | 103 yd | |
| Claw | Earlham Street Market, Earlham Street | 103 yd | |
| Club Mexicana | Seven Dials Market, Earlham Street | 103 yd | |
| El Pollote | Seven Dials Market, Earlham Street | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | Tesco Express, Endell Street | 72 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 331 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 373 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129-133 Kingsway | 493 yd | |
| Tesco | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR EAST, WELLINGTON HOUSE, 125-130 STRAND | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 41 yd |
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 114 yd | |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 184 yd |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 279 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Dw Fitness First (Waldorf) ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 439 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.