Babmaes Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1Y 6RF 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 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1Y 6RF, SW1Y 6HF, SW1Y 6HJ, SW1Y 6LS, SW1Y 4LR, SW1Y 6LT, SW1Y 6HR, SW1Y 6EE, SW1Y 4JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1Y 6RF is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 41% | 43.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 59% | 56.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 SW1Y 6RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 32.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 57.4% | 67.6% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 19.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 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 SW1Y 6RF this area, 7.5% 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 72.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 72.6% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 38.8% |
| Other | 15.8% | 3.5% | -12.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 9.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 80.5% | 65.2% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 29.9% 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 | 47% | 29.9% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -53.3% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 25.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.2% | 6.2% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 23.2% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.9% 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 | 45.4% | 29.7% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -53.5% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 26.9% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 13.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 14.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.4% | 76.7% | -33.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 5.7% | 0.2% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
In 2023, 17765 crimes were reported
near Babmaes Street .
It is one of the most dangerous streets in the UK (less than 1% streets have more crimes reported).
This street can be considered very dangerous.
The most common type of crime was
other theft. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of SW1Y 6RF. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for SW1Y 6RF.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
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 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babmaes House, 2 Babmaes Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £17,575,000 | 2017-10-20 | £14,760,296 |
SW1Y 6RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
SW1Y 6RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,753 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 | 2,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,287 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 | 1,236 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,425 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 | 2,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Square Mayfair 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 1,210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowleys | 113 JERMYN STREET | 24 yd | |
| Three Crowns Public House | 19 BABMAES STREET | 30 yd | |
| Vue Cinemas | THE PLAZA CINEMA, 19 REGENT STREET | 40 yd | |
| OSHPAZ | FIFTH FLOOR, CHARLES HOUSE, 5-11 REGENT STREET | 41 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | CUNARD HOUSE, 15 REGENT STREET | 45 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Venues Ltd | ST ALBANS HOUSE, 57-60 HAYMARKET | 179 yd | |
| Dear Darling | 91 JERMYN STREET | 181 yd | |
| The Devonshire | 17 DENMAN STREET | 243 yd | |
| Lio London | 3-4 COVENTRY STREET | 310 yd | |
| Coyote Ugly Saloon | 36 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensalada | THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 40 yd | |
| Eggrun | 215-217 PICCADILLY | 102 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 3 DUKE OF YORK STREET | 138 yd | |
| Bike-Drop | 48 HAYMARKET | 153 yd | |
| Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly | CRITERION BUILDING, 225-229 PICCADILLY | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 40 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-4 CHARING CROSS | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 620 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 639 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | 78 PICCADILLY | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 123 yd |
| The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 165 yd |
| Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre @ Hotel Cafe Royal REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 203 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Soho) BREWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 325 yd |
| Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall Sports) 89-91 89-91 PALL MALL | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| St James'S Health Club (Closed) 7/9 7/9 St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Duke'S Hotel Spa & Health Club 35-36 35-36 ST. JAMES'S PLACE | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| The Spa At Browns Hotel DOVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Carnaby Street) KINGLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.