Neal Street is in London and in Camden district. WC2H 9QF 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 Neal Street, London, WC2H 9QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2H 9QG, WC2H 9PA, WC2H 9DP, WC2H 9PE, WC2H 9PJ, WC2H 9PR, WC2H 9AT, WC2H 9DD, WC2H 9AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WC2H 9QF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 59% | 56.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 24.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 47.6% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 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.
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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 11.6% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 5.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 16.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 54.9% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 20.8% | 2.6% | -18.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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 | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 8.9% | 3.5% | -5.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 50.7% | 54.7% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 55% 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 | 54.2% | 55% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 12% | 6.4% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 4.8% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 53.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 20.1% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 5.1% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 13.8% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 12.9% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neal Street was 1788.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.7% higher than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Neal Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 12th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 301.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Neal Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £14,750,000 | 2015-11-27 | £13,883,263 |
WC2H 9QF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9QF 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 | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 69 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,684 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 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,382 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 | - not rated | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | - not rated | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | - not rated | 1,152 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 | 1,198 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 | 1,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,354 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,894 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 | 137 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 246 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhouse School 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeannine Manuel School 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies College 66 Southampton Row , WC1B 4BY | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barbary Next Door | 16a Neal's Yard | 8 yd | |
| The Barbary | 16 Neal's Yard | 9 yd | |
| STORY CELLAR | 17 Neal's Yard | 11 yd | |
| Ole & Steen Coffee Ltd | 39-43, Neal Street | 12 yd | |
| 26 Grains | 1 Neal's Yard | 19 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 43 Monmouth Street | 54 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 31 Endell Street | 91 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor | 22 Neal Street | 97 yd | |
| Circus | 27 Endell Street | 106 yd | |
| The Cambridge Theatre | Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PATATE -FRENCH BURGER | Ground Floor and Basement, 55 Neal Street | 31 yd | |
| Kolkati | Seven Dials Market, Earlham Street | 56 yd | |
| Claw | Earlham Street Market, Earlham Street | 56 yd | |
| Club Mexicana | Seven Dials Market, Earlham Street | 56 yd | |
| El Pollote | Seven Dials Market, Earlham Street | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | Tesco Express, Endell Street | 108 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 423 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129-133 Kingsway | 514 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Unit 8, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 151 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 153 yd |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 208 yd | |
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 266 yd | |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Central Ymca Club GREAT RUSSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 552 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.