WC1B

Age 0 to 14

6.4%

95 residents

Age 15 to 24

36.1%

537 residents

Age 25 to 44

26.3%

391 residents

Age 45 to 64

19.8%

294 residents

Age 65 and over

11.4%

170 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband

0%

Next Generation Access

100%

Decent broadband available from fixed wireless

0%

In this district, 116 postcode units had 100% superfast coverage, 113 postcode units had 100% gigabit-capable coverage, 0 postcode units had at least some premises without decent fixed or fixed-wireless access.

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, coverage at January 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

• London Borough of Camden

Latest available applications

1. 2025/3687/P Date not supplied

   Non-material amendments to planning permission 2022/4361/P, granted subject to a legal agreement on 09/08/2023, for extensions and alterations including an additional storey with a pavilion and terraces on top and rear (south) extensions to all upper floors with terraces. Proposed amendments are at roof level and on rear elevation and include realignment of windows, with some louvres added, amendments to the roof interfaces (at the gables), amended/additional plant on the roof and setting back of the roof balustrade (east elevation)

   21 Bloomsbury Street London Camden WC1B 3HF

   London Borough of Camden Registered
2. 2025/3595/06BGP Date not supplied

   Details of Biodiversity Gain Plan (BGP) pursuant to planning permission ref. 2025/1746/P dated 08/07/20205 (for: Temporary relocation of bag search facility at the south entrance of The British Museum from the existing location to the east lawn of the south forecourt with associated creation of a temporary opening in the dwarf wall to the east lawn for access/egress).

   The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

   London Borough of Camden Registered
3. 2025/3513/P Date not supplied

   Removal and replacement of existing cladding on external fire stair to the rear, metalwork & mesh and upgraded roof works.

   94-97 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LB

   London Borough of Camden Registered
4. 2025/3632/P Date not supplied

   Change of use of part of the ground floor from Class E (office) to a Class C3 residential unit with associated external alterations.

   Offices and Premises at Unit 5 Ground Floor 36 and 37 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PP

   London Borough of Camden Registered
5. 2025/3376/P Date not supplied

   Change of use of part of the ground floor from Class E (office) to Class C3 (residential) with associated external alterations.

   Offices And Premises At Unit 5 Ground Floor 37 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PP

   London Borough of Camden Registered
6. 2025/3526/L Date not supplied

   Discharge of Conditions 4c (samples of window film material/application) and 5 (Reflected Ceiling Plans of the proposed lighting scheme) of listed building consent 2023/4954/L, dated 12 August 2024.

   21-23 Bedford Place London WC1B 5JJ

   London Borough of Camden Registered
7. 2025/3203/P Date not supplied

   Details pursuant to condition 12 (mechanical ventilation) of planning permission ref 2023/5470/P dated 12/03/2025 for Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear, reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

   50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

   London Borough of Camden Registered
8. 2025/2654/P Date not supplied

   Installation of 3 x retractable awnings on Great Russell Street and Bloomsbury Street elevations.

   Shop And Premises At Ground Floor 35 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PP

   London Borough of Camden Registered
9. 2025/1763/L Date not supplied

   Replacement of existing gas boiler with Air Source Heat Pumps, including condensers in the rear garden. Internal alterations, including removing non original internal walls to ground, 1st and 2nd floor.

   18 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NS

   London Borough of Camden Registered
10. 2025/0784/P Date not supplied

    Replacement of existing gas boiler with Air Source Heat Pumps, including condensers in the rear garden. Internal alterations, including removing non original internal walls to ground, 1st and 2nd floor.

    18 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
11. 2025/2373/P Date not supplied

    Change of use from offices (Class E) to flexible use as offices (Class E) or non-residential use (Class F.1).

    Chenies House 21 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

    London Borough of Camden Registered
12. 2024/4384/P Date not supplied

    Retention of four air conditioning units at the rear of the ground floor premises together with alteration of the existing flue. Installation of four air conditioning acoustic enclosures.

    76 Southampton Row London WC1B 4AR

    London Borough of Camden Registered

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.