Medway Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1P 2TB is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Medway Street, London, SW1P 2TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1P 2EP, SW1P 2FD, SW1P 2TA, SW1P 2BW, SW1P 2BA, SW1P 2BQ, SW1P 2FA, SW1P 2BN, SW1P 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1P 2TB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 45.7% | 53.1% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 46.9% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 SW1P 2TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 39.6% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 62.2% | 64.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 29.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 SW1P 2TB this area, 9.7% 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 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 74.6% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 16.9% | 3% | -13.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 11.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 20.1% | 14.0% | 1.6% | 18.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 69.5% | 43.6% | -25.9% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, just 26% 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% | 26% | -21.0% | 83.2% | -57.2% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 32.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% | 26.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 26% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.2% 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 | 46.3% | 25.9% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -57.3% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 25.2% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.9% | 13.6% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 15% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 20.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.3% | 76.7% | -29.4% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 14.4% | 0.3% | 14.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medway Street was 925.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Medway Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 69th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 403.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 29 Ormond House Medway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2025-03-14 | £794,929 |
| Flat 49 Ormond House Medway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-01-06 | £513,800 |
| Flat 46 Ormond House Medway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-02-07 | £390,344 |
| Flat 3 Ormond House Medway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-06-25 | £669,371 |
| Flat 58 Ormond House Medway Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-06-18 | £618,591 |
SW1P 2TB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SW1P 2TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW1P 2TB 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 | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 94 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,357 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Home | CONCESSION, 10 ARNEWAY STREET | 42 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Limited | 124-126 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 83 yd | |
| El Dionis Westminster | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 101 yd | |
| Cardinal Hume Centre | 3-7 ARNEWAY STREET | 103 yd | |
| Barley Mow Public House | 104 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Golden Horses | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 101 yd | |
| Munich Cricket Club | 1 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET | 244 yd | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 15 DACRE STREET | 373 yd | |
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 427 yd | |
| Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd | 58 VICTORIA STREET | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Works Turkish Kitchen | 51 STRUTTON GROUND | 146 yd | |
| Falafel Zaki Zaki Ltd | PITCH 1501, STRUTTON GROUND | 147 yd | |
| Chun Fun How | 5 ARTILLERY ROW | 301 yd | |
| Greggs | 29-31 PALMER STREET | 373 yd | |
| Chez Antoinette | 22 PALMER STREET | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2 MONCK STREET | 84 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 302 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 454 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 698 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-28 WARWICK WAY | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Youth Club ALEC WIZARD HOUSE ALEC WIZARD HOUSE OLD PYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 198 yd | |
| Westminster School Sports Ground Vincent Square | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Bis VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Grange Wellington Hotel VINCENT SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection) CAXTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Defra NOBEL HOUSE NOBEL HOUSE SMITH SQUARE | 439 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Millbank Westminster) MILLBANK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Wellness Centre (Taj 51) Buckingham Gate | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Gymbox (Victoria) VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 533 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 | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.