Charles Lane is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 7SE is located in the Regent's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Lane, London, NW8 7SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 6JJ, NW8 7SG, NW8 7NL, NW8 6NY, NW8 7AU, NW8 6PL, NW8 6PF, NW8 7NJ, NW8 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW8 7SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 NW8 7SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 46.9% | 51.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 37.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 64.5% | 76.1% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 27.7% |
| Good health | 26% | 19% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -14.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 3.3% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 NW8 7SE this area, 7% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.5% | 66.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 16.8% | 3.7% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 72.4% | 73.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 42.4% | 41.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 26.3% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 20.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 9.9% | -7.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.5% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.4% 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 | 42.4% | 41.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| 10+ Years | 19.1% | 21.4% | 2.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 14.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 16.1% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 6.6% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 0.3% | 10.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 9.2% | 0.5% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Lane was 414.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 425.1% higher than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Charles Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Abbey Road and the 155th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 12 Eagle House, 2A Charles Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2007-09-21 | £1,026,386 |
NW8 7SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 NW8 7SE 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,315 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 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , NW8 6PX | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hill Junior School Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood NW8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | 2out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Academy Capland Street , NW8 8LN | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,163 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 6RU | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Road , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School St John's Hall , Lord's Roundabout NW8 7NE | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place , NW8 9XP | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 79 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 41 yd | |
| Chucs St Johns Wood | 3 CIRCUS ROAD | 52 yd | |
| The Ivy Cafe | 120 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 54 yd | |
| The Duke Of York/ Daddy'S Dim Sum/ Phikul/ Little Sumo | DUKE OF YORK, 2 ST ANN'S TERRACE | 58 yd | |
| B_Together | 47-51 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 699 yd | |
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unico Gelato & Caffe | 138 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 6 yd | |
| Sushi Atelier | CONCESSION AT, 13-19 CIRCUS ROAD | 107 yd | |
| Azan Enterprises | 39 BARROW HILL ROAD | 236 yd | |
| Kotta Sushi | 1 VIOLET HILL | 796 yd | |
| jossour trans luggage ltd | 39 LILESTONE STREET | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-14 CIRCUS ROAD | 81 yd | |
| Tesco | 115-117 MAIDA VALE | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Health Club (St John'S Wood) (Closed) Mackennal Street | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primrose Hill Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 856 yd | |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 955 yd | |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,033 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.