Gayfere Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1P 3HP 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gayfere Street, London, SW1P 3HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1P 3LD, SW1P 3HS, SW1P 3HN, SW1P 3LA, SW1P 3LR, SW1P 3QH, SW1P 3HT, SW1P 3LZ, SW1P 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1P 3HP is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 46.2% | 46.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 53.8% | 53.1% | -0.7% | 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 SW1P 3HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 38.7% | 67.3% | 28.6% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 27% | -22.6% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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%) 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 | 59.8% | 69% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 20.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 26% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3HP this area, 2.5% 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 85.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -12.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.7% | 85.8% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 52.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.9% | 73.5% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 37.9% 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 | 63.6% | 37.9% | -25.7% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 33.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 27.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.2% 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 | 62.9% | 37.5% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 15.2% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 17.9% | 15.6% | 2.9% | 15.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 15.5% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 13.8% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.7% | 76.7% | -29.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 8.8% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gayfere Street was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gayfere Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 150th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Gayfere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2017-03-31 | £1,713,680 |
| 16 Gayfere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,155,000 | 2011-07-12 | £1,731,338 |
| 15 Gayfere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,420,500 | 2011-04-05 | £2,015,757 |
| 14 Gayfere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,335,000 | 2011-04-01 | £1,894,429 |
| Flat 1 12 Gayfere Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,585,000 | 2011-03-24 | £2,107,591 |
SW1P 3HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3HP 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 | 186 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Mining and quarrying | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,285 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 | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | 3out of 4 | 1,035 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 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 340 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 | 982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,274 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 | 2,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 173 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 207 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footstool | ST JOHNS CHURCH, SMITH SQUARE | 70 yd | |
| The Mother'S Union | 24 TUFTON STREET | 79 yd | |
| Emmanuel Centre | EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 9-23 MARSHAM STREET | 87 yd | |
| Crussh | GROUND FLOOR SOUTH, 4 MILLBANK | 113 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 4 MILLBANK | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Cricket Club | 1 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET | 408 yd | |
| 8 Golden Horses | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 416 yd | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 15 DACRE STREET | 486 yd | |
| The Windmill | 44 Lambeth High Street, London | 675 yd | |
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel Zaki Zaki Ltd | PITCH 1501, STRUTTON GROUND | 444 yd | |
| Food Works Turkish Kitchen | 51 STRUTTON GROUND | 448 yd | |
| Chun Fun How | 5 ARTILLERY ROW | 599 yd | |
| Bagel Factory | GROUND FLOOR, WESTMINSTER STATION, BRIDGE STREET | 616 yd | |
| Greggs | WESTMINSTER STATION, BRIDGE STREET | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2 MONCK STREET | 255 yd | |
| M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe | North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital | 620 yd | |
| Tesco | UNIT A AND B, PORTCULLIS HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET | 634 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 636 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Millbank Westminster) MILLBANK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 122 yd |
| Defra NOBEL HOUSE NOBEL HOUSE SMITH SQUARE | 157 yd | |
| St Andrews Youth Club ALEC WIZARD HOUSE ALEC WIZARD HOUSE OLD PYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Bis VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Central Hall Westminster WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL STOREYS GATE | 479 yd | |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 529 yd | |
| St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection) CAXTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Westminster School Sports Ground Vincent Square | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Dunhill Fitness Centre WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 619 yd |
| Hm Treasury HORSE GUARDS ROAD | 652 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.