Cosway Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW1 5NT is located in the Church Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cosway Street, London, NW1 5NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 5NY, NW1 5BT, NW1 5NX, NW1 5NR, NW1 5DB, NW1 6SP, NW1 5DF, NW1 5NP, NW1 6TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW1 5NT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents 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 | 53.5% | 55.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 44.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 NW1 5NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62% 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 | 55% | 62% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 24.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 23.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 43.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 24.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 40.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 12.1% | 5.2% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.4% 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 | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 40.1% | 41.4% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -40.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 8.4% | 13% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| Other | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 42.3% 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 | 47.6% | 42.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 12.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 18.9% | 16.4% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 20.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.8% 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 | 46.2% | 42.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 27.8% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 11.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 7.2% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 30.6% | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cosway Street was 372.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.8% higher than the Church Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cosway Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Church Street and the 174th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Hunstanton House Cosway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-02-28 | £351,397 |
| Unit Hunstanton House, 19A Cosway Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2017-07-18 | £256,214 |
| Flat 19 Hunstanton House Cosway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2016-09-14 | £147,014 |
| Flat 23 Hunstanton House Cosway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2016-09-02 | £383,153 |
| Flat 9 Hunstanton House Cosway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-08-03 | £377,087 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 5NT 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 | 101 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 66 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minerva Academy 33-35 Praed Street , W2 1NR | - not rated | 457 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,673 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 | 225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon House School Broadley Terrace , NW1 6LG | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ICS London 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Upper School 7b Wyndham Place , W1H 1PN | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Upper School 34-36 Crawford Street , W1H 1PL | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , Seymour Place W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sanctuary Kitchen | HOSTEL AND PREMISES, BRADBURY HOUSE, 1-5 COSWAY STREET | 84 yd | |
| Munch In Marylebone | BRADBURY HOUSE, 1-5 COSWAY STREET | 84 yd | |
| Irene | GROUND FLOOR FRONT, 82 BELL STREET | 93 yd | |
| Florence Nightingale Hospital | FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL, 11-19 LISSON GROVE | 134 yd | |
| The Chapel Public House | 48 CHAPEL STREET, BRYANSTON | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhouse Pub | 3 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 463 yd | |
| Brewdog Paddington | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 466 yd | |
| Grand Union | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 466 yd | |
| The Sir John Balcombe Pub | BASEMENT, 21 BALCOMBE STREET | 468 yd | |
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WokStarz | 3 HAREWOOD ROW | 228 yd | |
| Tankys Burgers Edgware Ltd | 256B EDGWARE ROAD | 252 yd | |
| Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch | 256 EDGWARE ROAD | 252 yd | |
| Greggs | GROUND FLOOR, 10 PRAED STREET | 323 yd | |
| Lolas Cupcakes | MOBILE UNIT, MARYLEBONE STATION, MELCOMBE PLACE | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | NATHANCO HOUSE, 24 LISSON GROVE | 186 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 258 EDGWARE ROAD | 266 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 318-324 EDGWARE ROAD | 323 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT 10, MARYLEBONE STATION, MELCOMBE PLACE | 369 yd | |
| Waitrose | 168-176 EDGWARE ROAD | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Solomon Academy PENFOLD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 225 yd |
| The Landmark London Hotel Health Club MARYLEBONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 289 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (London Metropole) HARBET ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 318 yd |
| Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Marylebone) BALCOMBE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 510 yd |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School NUTFORD PLACE | 531 yd | |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Marble Arch) GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| London Business School Fitness Centre TAUNTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.