Portland Place is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1B 1NR is located in the West End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portland Place, London, W1B 1NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1B 1NR, W1B 1NT, W1W 5BJ, W1B 1NS, W1B 1QL, W1B 1QN, W1W 5HB, W1W 5BX, W1W 5DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1B 1NR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 37.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 45.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 56.3% | 65.3% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 26.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 5.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 W1B 1NR this area, 9.2% 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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 59% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 16.3% | 4.6% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 73.9% | 62.8% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 41.2% 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 | 42.6% | 41.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 16.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 21.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.2% | 10% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.3% 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 | 41.5% | 41.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 35.3% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 10.4% | -19.0% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 19.3% | 0.5% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Place was 223.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Portland Place has the 21st lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 271st highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% 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 1 74 Portland Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £13,750,000 | 2024-04-08 | £11,568,654 |
| Flat 6 74 Portland Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £7,500,000 | 2022-11-08 | £6,051,941 |
| Flat 4 74 Portland Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £10,225,000 | 2015-04-30 | £9,484,952 |
| Flat 4 74 Portland Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,670,000 | 2005-08-01 | £7,861,365 |
| Flat 2 70 - 74 Portland Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £5,050,000 | 2005-06-02 | £10,908,567 |
W1B 1NR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
W1B 1NR 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,010 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 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,090 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 | 4,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,197 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 | 1,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 77 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 204 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road , NW1 5HT | - not rated | 420 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibele | 175-177 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 111 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 159 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 128 yd | |
| Iberica | 195 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 147 yd | |
| De Martino | 196-198 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 161 yd | |
| Nandos | 190 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Saint | 58 DEVONSHIRE STREET | 111 yd | |
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 427 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 483 yd | |
| Queens Head & Artichoke | 32 Albany Street | 522 yd | |
| The Grafton Arms | 72 Grafton Way | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan Fitzrovia | YALDING HOUSE, 152-156 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 213 yd | |
| Orient Xpress | 82 Cleveland Street | 364 yd | |
| Mount Olive Fish and Chips | 82 Cleveland Street | 364 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 350 Euston Road | 411 yd | |
| Wasabi | Regents Place, 350 Euston Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 158 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 EUSTON ROAD | 286 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 333 yd | |
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 573 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 168 yd |
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 533 yd | |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 570 yd | |
| Regent'S Place Health Club (Closed) TRITON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 575 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.