Capland Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 8RY 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 Capland Street, London, NW8 8RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 8HZ, NW8 8EB, NW8 8RX, NW8 8QB, NW8 8RU, NW8 8EH, NW8 8EQ, NW8 8QD, NW8 8EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW8 8RY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.8% of the population 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 | 54% | 60.8% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 9.8% |
| Male | 46% | 39.2% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -9.8% |
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 8RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 51.2% | 44.1% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 39.5% | 12.1% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 9.8% | 2.3% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 48.3% | 50.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 28.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 14.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 44.1% | 20.8% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 16.3% | 3.4% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.3% 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 | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 25% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 22.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 35.7% | 33.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -48.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 17% | 12.5% | -4.5% | 0.6% | 11.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 46.9% 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 | 56.7% | 46.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 13% | 22.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 19.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.8% 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 | 54.3% | 46.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 39.8% | 32.8% | 9.8% | 30.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 3.2% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.6% | 37.2% | -25.6% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 56.9% | 6.5% | 50.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capland Street was 204.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% higher than the Church Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Capland Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Church Street and the 284th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Capland Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,753,927 | 2019-10-11 | £4,196,734 |
| Flat 21 Swanbourne House, 2 Capland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2005-06-28 | £427,584 |
| Flat 20 Swanbourne House, 2 Capland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1999-03-15 | £233,407 |
| Flat 5 Swanbourne House, 2 Capland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 1997-07-25 | £329,753 |
NW8 8RY area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 14% 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 8RY 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 | 56 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,321 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 | 2,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Academy Capland Street , NW8 8LN | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Capland Street , NW8 8LN | - not rated | 147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyburn RC Infant School Fisherton Street , Orchardson Street NW8 8NR | - not rated | 279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 508 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 | 385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,859 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 | 3,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,888 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 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,303 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 | 270 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Business School Sussex Place , Regent's Park NW1 4SA | - not rated | 686 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School St John's Wood Church , Lord's Roundabout NW8 7NE | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School St John's Hall , Lord's Roundabout NW8 7NE | - not rated | 726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 21 London Ltd | CAPLAND STREET | 42 yd | |
| Gateway Academy | GATEWAY PRIMARY SCHOOL, CAPLAND STREET | 67 yd | |
| Lahore | 2-4 GATEFORTH STREET | 92 yd | |
| Shtaura | 16 CHURCH STREET | 97 yd | |
| Roof Top Kitchen | ROOF TOP UNIT T001, ALFIES ANTIQUE MARKET, 13-25 CHURCH STREET | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 385 yd | |
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 496 yd | |
| The Sir John Balcombe Pub | BASEMENT, 21 BALCOMBE STREET | 651 yd | |
| Lockhouse Pub | 3 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 719 yd | |
| Brewdog Paddington | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinka Burgers | 2-4 GATEFORTH STREET | 92 yd | |
| jossour trans luggage ltd | 39 LILESTONE STREET | 192 yd | |
| Rio'S Piri Piri | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 112 LISSON GROVE | 264 yd | |
| Soul Food Stop | 97A FRAMPTON STREET | 352 yd | |
| Bekhal Company Ltd | 125 BOSCOBEL STREET | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro Paddington | 94 CHURCH STREET | 327 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 318-324 EDGWARE ROAD | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | NATHANCO HOUSE, 24 LISSON GROVE | 533 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT 10, MARYLEBONE STATION, MELCOMBE PLACE | 582 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 258 EDGWARE ROAD | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Solomon Academy PENFOLD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 447 yd |
| London Business School Fitness Centre TAUNTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 579 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 579 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) Paddington Green | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Little Venice Sports Centre CROMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Westminster Childrens Sports Centre (Closed) Crompton Street | 615 yd | |
| Livingwell Health Club (London Metropole) HARBET ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| The Landmark London Hotel Health Club MARYLEBONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.