Penfold Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 8DP 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 Penfold Street, London, NW8 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 8DR, NW8 8HL, NW8 8BG, NW8 8EY, NW8 8HN, NW8 8DL, NW8 8AY, NW8 8DN, NW8 8BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW8 8DP is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 45% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 55% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 NW8 8DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 45.7% | 56.7% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 23.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 48.6% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 26.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 8DP this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 30% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 13% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 33.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 15.7% | 1.4% | -14.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.9% 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 | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 41.2% | 31.9% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -49.5% |
| Arab | 18.5% | 32.7% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 32.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, just 42.6% 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 | 48.2% | 42.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 32.7% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 27.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.2% 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 | 44.9% | 42.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 38.2% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 28.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 4.4% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.5% | 5.6% | -25.9% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 59.1% | 6.5% | 52.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penfold Street was 152.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Church Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penfold Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Church Street and the 246th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.6%.

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 22 Pool House, 45 Penfold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-04-08 | £505,930 |
| Flat 23 Pool House, 45 Penfold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-04-25 | £482,190 |
| Flat 13 Pool House, 45 Penfold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-08-31 | £451,167 |
| Flat 15 Pool House, 45 Penfold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-07-27 | £480,695 |
| Flat 11 Pool House, 45 Penfold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-06-28 | £530,881 |
NW8 8DP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW8 8DP 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 | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,287 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 | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Academy Capland Street , NW8 8LN | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,143 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 | 3,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,070 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 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Broadley Terrace , NW1 6LG | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit Praed Street , 7th Floor, Great Western Ward, Qqm W W2 1NY | - not rated | 697 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School Clarence Gate , Ivor Place NW1 6XR | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord High Admiral Public House | 95 CHURCH STREET | 44 yd | |
| Church Street Cafe | 101 CHURCH STREET | 45 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 378 EDGWARE ROAD | 106 yd | |
| Chicking | 362 EDGWARE ROAD | 107 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 380 EDGWARE ROAD | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhouse Pub | 3 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 386 yd | |
| Brewdog Paddington | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 469 yd | |
| Grand Union | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 469 yd | |
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 529 yd | |
| The Sir John Balcombe Pub | BASEMENT, 21 BALCOMBE STREET | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekhal Company Ltd | 125 BOSCOBEL STREET | 193 yd | |
| Soul Food Stop | 97A FRAMPTON STREET | 292 yd | |
| Chinka Burgers | 2-4 GATEFORTH STREET | 309 yd | |
| Me Kebab | 102 FRAMPTON STREET | 324 yd | |
| Rio'S Piri Piri | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 112 LISSON GROVE | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro Paddington | 94 CHURCH STREET | 85 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 318-324 EDGWARE ROAD | 184 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 258 EDGWARE ROAD | 357 yd | |
| Tesco | NATHANCO HOUSE, 24 LISSON GROVE | 463 yd | |
| Tesco | UNIT 8, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Solomon Academy PENFOLD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 167 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) Paddington Green | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (London Metropole) HARBET ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Little Venice Sports Centre CROMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Westminster Childrens Sports Centre (Closed) Crompton Street | 479 yd | |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 592 yd |
| The Landmark London Hotel Health Club MARYLEBONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.