Craven Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2N 5NS 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 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2N 5NT, WC2N 6NJ, WC2N 5AP, WC2N 5NP, WC2N 5PH, WC2N 5AD, WC2N 6NE, WC2N 5PB, WC2N 5NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC2N 5NS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 59% | 10.4% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 41% | -10.4% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
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 WC2N 5NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 67.6% | 70.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 19.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 57.2% | 58.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 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 WC2N 5NS this area, 4.1% 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 73.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 15% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 73.3% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 39.5% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 17.3% | 20.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 19.9% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 60.7% | 53.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 31.3% 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 | 38.4% | 31.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -51.9% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.4% | 33.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 28.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.7% 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 | 38% | 31.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -52.1% |
| 10+ Years | 33.3% | 15.7% | -17.6% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 7.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 38.9% | 26.8% | 1.9% | 37.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 76.7% | -28.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 15% | 0.3% | 14.7% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Street was 3333.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 903.8% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Craven Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 28th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 989.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6B Aria House, 23 Craven Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2021-12-02 | £1,531,716 |
| Flat 6A Aria House, 23 Craven Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,825,000 | 2019-09-17 | £1,767,538 |
| Flat 5F Aria House, 23 Craven Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2017-11-17 | £1,365,710 |
| Flat 5B Aria House, 23 Craven Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2014-08-08 | £734,802 |
| Flat 6A Aria House, 23 Craven Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2014-01-06 | £1,745,394 |
WC2N 5NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC2N 5NS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,213 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 | 2,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,585 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 | 3,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,836 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 | 860 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 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,648 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 | 2,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,983 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 | 719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 747 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 992 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerridges Bar And Grill | KERRIDGE'S BAR AND GRILL, 10 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | 70 yd | |
| Benugo Limited | GROUND FLOOR TO FIFTH FLOOR, 1 EMBANKMENT PLACE | 77 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 17 EMBANKMENT PLACE | 79 yd | |
| Subway | 19-20 EMBANKMENT PLACE | 86 yd | |
| Wasabi | 32-34 VILLIERS STREET | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila Mockingbird | 40-42 WILLIAM IV STREET | 380 yd | |
| Lady Of The Grapes | 16 MAIDEN LANE | 440 yd | |
| All Bar One | 19 HENRIETTA STREET | 460 yd | |
| Blame Gloria | 20 BEDFORD STREET | 473 yd | |
| Mr Fogg'S Tavern | 58 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy World | 15 EMBANKMENT PLACE | 78 yd | |
| Crispy Rolls | 45 VILLIERS STREET | 124 yd | |
| Greenaway'S Pie & Mash | 45 VILLIERS STREET | 124 yd | |
| Thunderbird Fried Chicken | 29 VILLIERS STREET | 143 yd | |
| Doughnut Time | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 17 VILLIERS STREET | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | UNIT 14, CHARING CROSS STATION, STRAND | 188 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-37 STRAND | 227 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-4 CHARING CROSS | 248 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 256 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corinthia Hotel London WHITEHALL PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 89 yd |
| The Gym (London Charing Cross) 18-21 18-21 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 91 yd |
| Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed) Embankment Place | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Westminster Gym DERBY GATE | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 637 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 228.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.