Area Information for Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL
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Basic Information
Area Type | Urban |
Local Authority | Camden |
Ward | Holborn and Covent Garden |
Constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
Region | London |
Country | England |
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About the Demographic Information
The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2011. They are performed once every 10 years. Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.
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House Prices
We have found 11 property sales in Shaftesbury Avenue since the beginning of 1995.
Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.
Housing Types Embed This
The area containing Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.
Housing Types | |
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Detached | 2 |
Semi-Detached | 0 |
Terraced | 1 |
Flat (Purpose-Built) | 93 |
Flat (Converted) | 11 |
Residence in Commercial Building | 41 |
Total | 148 |
Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top
The area containing Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London contains a higher than average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 53% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 16%.
Housing Tenure | |
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Owned Outright | 19 |
Owned with Mortgage | 11 |
Shared Ownership | 0 |
Rented: From Council | 12 |
Rented: Other Social inc. charities and housing associations | 8 |
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents | 59 |
Rented: Other | 3 |
Rent Free | 5 |
Total | 117 |
Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top
This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.
Housing Occupancy | |
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One Person | 63 |
Two People | 34 |
Three People | 14 |
Four People | 6 |
Five People | 0 |
Six People | 0 |
Seven People | 0 |
8+ People | 0 |
Total | 117 |
Social Grade Embed This
Social Grade approximations are derived from an algorithm created by the Market Research Society. The figures shown are per-household rather than individual - more specifically, the job title and employer of the "household reference person" is used, analogous to what traditionally was called the head of the household. Only household reference persons between the ages of 16-64 are included.
Social Grade | |
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AB - Higher and intermediate managerial, administrative, or professional positions | 45 |
C1 - Supervisory, clerical, and junior managerial/administrative/professional positions | 44 |
C2 - Skilled manual workers | 9 |
DE - Semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers; those on state benefit/unemployed, & lowest grade workers | 7 |
Total | 105 |
Gender Embed This Back to Top
Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Holborn and St Pancras constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 53% male.
Gender | |
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Male | 105 |
Female | 92 |
Total | 197 |
Age Groups Embed This Back to Top
Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 39. In general, inner city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.
Age Groups | |
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0-4 | 3 |
5-7 | 0 |
8-9 | 0 |
10-14 | 1 |
15 | 0 |
16-17 | 0 |
18-19 | 6 |
20-24 | 31 |
25-29 | 41 |
30-44 | 52 |
45-59 | 31 |
60-64 | 12 |
65-74 | 16 |
75-84 | 4 |
85-89 | 0 |
90+ | 0 |
Total | 197 |
Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top
In the immediate vicinity of WC2H 8EL there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 66% of the resident population. On average, around 35% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.
Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education.
Relationship Status | |
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Single | 131 |
Married | 32 |
Divorced | 16 |
Separated | 3 |
Widowed | 7 |
Same Sex | 4 |
Total | 193 |
Health Embed This Back to Top
Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.
Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.1% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 47.1% Very Good, 34% Good, 13.3% Fair, 4.3% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.
Health | |
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Very Good | 117 |
Good | 56 |
Fair | 15 |
Bad | 9 |
Very Bad | 0 |
Total | 197 |
Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top
Shaftesbury Avenue and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 56% of the resident population. On average, around 27.1% of census respondents fall in to this category.
The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A Levels.
Highest Qualification Level Achieved | |
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Degree or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) | 109 |
Apprenticeship | 0 |
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31 |
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7 |
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11 |
No GCSEs or Equivalent | 13 |
Other | 22 |
Total | 193 |
Ethnic Group Embed This
As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 86% white, with this area being 78% white.
As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.1%), Indian (2.4%) and Pakistani (1.9%) being the largest groups reported.
There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.
Ethnic Group | |
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White | 154 |
Indian | 8 |
Chinese | 20 |
Other Asian | 8 |
Black African | 1 |
Black Caribbean | 1 |
Other | 5 |
Total | 197 |
Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top
In this area (Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London), only 41% of the residents were born in England, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in England.
At the time of the 2011 census, approximately 83.5% of the resident population of England were born in England. The other groups were 1% Welsh, 1.35% Scottish, 0.4% Northern Irish, 0.75% from the Republic of Ireland, 3.75% from other European Union countries, and 9.4% from outside of Europe, with the remainder not stated.
Country of Birth | |
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England | 80 |
Wales | 3 |
Scotland | 1 |
Northern Ireland | 0 |
Republic of Ireland | 1 |
European Union | 42 |
Other | 70 |
Total | 197 |
Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top
Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WC2H 8EL
Passport(s) Held | |
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United Kingdom | 97 |
Republic of Ireland | 1 |
Europe (including European Union) | 51 |
African Countries | 3 |
Middle East or Asia | 18 |
North America or Caribbean | 19 |
Central America | 0 |
South America | 1 |
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) | 11 |
None | 6 |
Religion Embed This Back to Top
England and Wales are primarily Christian countries, with 59.3% of residents Christian. However, a sizeable portion of the population (25.1%) claim to have no religion. Some 4.8% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.5% Hindu, 0.4% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, 0.8% Sikh, and 0.4% as other religions, while the remaining 7.2% did not state their religious views.
Religion | |
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Christian | 61 |
No Religion | 49 |
Buddhist | 6 |
Hindu | 7 |
Jewish | 4 |
Muslim | 3 |
Sikh | 0 |
Other Religion | 2 |
Not Stated | 65 |
Total | 197 |
Economic Activity Embed This
This address within the Holborn and Covent Garden ward is entrepreneurial, with a larger than average concentration of residents that are self-employed - 15% of the resident population. On average, around 9.7% of census respondents were self-employed. Male residents were more than twice as likely to be self-employed than women.
Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. This data is therefore based on 42.4 million of the United Kingdom's 57.8 million residents. The data was correct as of the 2011 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.
Economic Activity | |
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Full-Time Employee | 88 |
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) | 6 |
Self Employed | 29 |
Unemployed | 4 |
Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
Retired | 18 |
Looking After Home or Family | 2 |
Long-Term Sick or Disabled | 1 |
Other | 4 |
Total | 189 |
Employment Industry Embed This Back to Top
This data is based on resident aged 16-74 on census day 2011, who were in employment.
Employment Industry | |
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Mining/Quarrying | 1 |
Manufacturing | 2 |
Construction | 4 |
RetailInc. Wholesale | 17 |
TransportationInc. Storage and Logistics | 2 |
Accommodation and Food | 14 |
Information and Communication | 10 |
Financial ServicesInc. Insurance | 14 |
Real Estate | 1 |
Professional, Scientific and Technical | 22 |
Administration | 3 |
Public Administration and Defence | 1 |
Education | 10 |
HealthInc. Social Work | 4 |
OtherInc. Arts, Recreation etc. | 23 |
Total | 128 |
Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL is within the Holborn and Covent Garden policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.
Neighbourhood Team
Crime: | Click here to view crimes committed near Shaftesbury Avenue |
Neighbourhood Team Address |
Holborn and Covent Garden |
Website: | http://www.met.police.uk/a/your-area/met/camden/holborn-and-covent-garden/ |
Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.









Below are the details of the closest services to Camden. All distances are straightline distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WC2H 8EL.
Nearest Railway Stations
Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL. The nearest railway station is London Charing Cross, approximately 0.6 miles away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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London Charing Cross | 0.6 miles |
London Euston | 0.9 miles |
Farringdon | 1 mile |
London St Pancras International | 1 mile |
City Thameslink | 1 mile |
London Kings Cross | 1 mile |
London Waterloo | 1 mile |
London Blackfriars | 1.1 miles |
London St Pancras (Intl) | 1.1 miles |
London Waterloo East | 1.1 miles |
Moorgate | 1.6 miles |
London Cannon Street | 1.6 miles |
London Victoria | 1.6 miles |
London Marylebone | 1.6 miles |
Old Street | 1.8 miles |
Camden Road | 1.9 miles |
Elephant & Castle | 1.9 miles |
London Liverpool Street | 1.9 miles |
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury | 1.9 miles |
London Bridge | 1.9 miles |
Nearest Tube/DLR Stations
Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL. The nearest Tube station is Tottenham Court Road, approximately 290 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Tottenham Court Road Tube Station | 290 yards |
Covent Garden Tube Station | 420 yards |
Holborn Tube Station | 510 yards |
Leicester Square Tube Station | 600 yards |
Goodge Street Tube Station | 790 yards |
Russell Square Tube Station | 860 yards |
Piccadilly Circus Tube Station | 0.5 miles |
Charing Cross Tube Station | 0.6 miles |
Temple Tube Station | 0.6 miles |
Embankment Tube Station | 0.7 miles |
Oxford Circus Tube Station | 0.7 miles |
Chancery Lane Tube Station | 0.7 miles |
Euston Square Tube Station | 0.8 miles |
Warren Street Tube Station | 0.8 miles |
Euston Tube Station | 0.8 miles |
London Euston Overground Station | 0.9 miles |
Great Portland Street Tube Station | 0.9 miles |
Green Park Tube Station | 0.9 miles |
Farringdon Tube Station | 1 mile |
Regent's Park Tube Station | 1 mile |
Nearest Primary Schools
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL. The nearest is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, approximately 370 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* | Ofsted Rating |
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School | 370 yards |
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | 660 yards |
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School | 800 yards |
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All Souls CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles |
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles |
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles |
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Christopher Hatton Primary School | 0.8 miles |
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Argyle Primary School | 0.9 miles |
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | 1 mile |
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Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School | 1.1 miles |
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Nearest Secondary Schools
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL. The nearest is Fashion Retail Academy, approximately 530 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* | Ofsted Rating |
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Fashion Retail Academy | 530 yards | |
Birkbeck College | 680 yards | |
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | 1 mile |
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London Nautical School | 1 mile |
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The St Marylebone CofE School | 1.2 miles |
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Royal Academy of Music | 1.2 miles | |
Regent High School | 1.3 miles |
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School | 1.3 miles |
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Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts | 1.3 miles | |
Westminster City School | 1.4 miles |
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Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL. The nearest is Covent Garden Medical Centre, approximately 200 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Covent Garden Medical Centre | 200 yards |
Museum Practice | 290 yards |
Soho Centre For Health And Care | 450 yards |
Soho Square General Practice | 450 yards |
Gower Street Practice | 540 yards |
Great Chapel Street Medical Centre | 580 yards |
GT Chapel Street Medical Centre For The Homeless | 580 yards |
Ridgmount Practice | 630 yards |
Kings College Health Centre | 830 yards |
St Philips Medical Centre | 0.5 miles |
Nearest Dentists
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL. The nearest is Centre Point Dental Practice, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Centre Point Dental Practice | 270 yards |
Soho Dental Care | 450 yards |
Soho Orthodontic Clinic | 450 yards |
Leicester Square Dental Clinic | 590 yards |
Covent Garden Dental Clinic | 800 yards |
Conduit Dental Practice | 0.5 miles |
Travers Dental Practice | 0.7 miles |
Esthetique Dental Care | 0.7 miles |
MRS CK JONES | 0.8 miles |
Raval Dental Surgery | 0.8 miles |
Nearest Hospitals
Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL. The nearest is The Royal London Hospital For Integrated Medicine, approximately 790 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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The Royal London Hospital For Integrated Medicine | 790 yards |
National Hospital For Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square | 810 yards |
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals | 850 yards |
Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children | half a mile |
Great Ormond Street Hospital | half a mile |
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building | 0.6 miles |
Hospital For Tropical Diseases | 0.6 miles |
University College Hospital Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing | 0.7 miles |
University College Hospital | 0.7 miles |
University College London Hospital | 0.7 miles |
Nearest Opticians
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, London, WC2H 8EL. The nearest is Optical Express, approximately < 50 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Optical Express | < 50 yards |
David Clulow Opticians | 350 yards |
Specsavers Opticians | 390 yards |
Boots-London - Tottenham Court Road | 410 yards |
Sight Care | 420 yards |
Eyecare Clinic | 560 yards |
David Clulow Opticians | 640 yards |
Hodd Barnes Dickins | 660 yards |
The Eye Place | 790 yards |
Boots-London - Strand | 830 yards |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.