Regent Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1B 2HQ 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 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1B 2HQ, W1G 0JH, W1G 0JF, W1G 0JS, W1W 8LS, W1G 0DR, W1G 0LB, W1W 8RU, W1C 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1B 2HQ is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 44.2% | 43.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 55.8% | 56.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 W1B 2HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 38.8% | 44.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 36.7% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 10% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 66.7% | 68% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 19.6% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 27.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -9.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2HQ this area, 2.8% 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 75.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.4% | 75.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| Other | 12.5% | 0% | -12.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 77.6% | 77.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 44.1% 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 | 52.7% | 44.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 22.3% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 15.3% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.3% 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 | 50.9% | 44.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 17.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 15.8% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 13.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 11.9% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 8.3% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regent Street was 9519.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 955.7% higher than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Regent Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 7th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 813.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement And Ground Floor 285 - 287 Regent Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-08-11 | £199,567 |
W1B 2HQ 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 2HQ 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 W1B 2HQ 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 | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,073 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 | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,746 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 | 3,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community 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 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,344 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 | 1,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 69 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe & The Juice | GROUND FLOOR, ROXBURGHE HOUSE, 281A REGENT STREET | 2 yd | |
| Leon | 275 REGENT STREET | 2 yd | |
| Mustard Cafe | 40 MARGARET STREET | 15 yd | |
| Kintan | 21-22 GREAT CASTLE STREET | 18 yd | |
| Honi Poke | FIRST FLOOR, 39 MARGARET STREET | 18 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Cocktail Club | PORTLAND HOUSE, 4 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 158 yd | |
| Karaoke Box Mayfair | 12-14 MADDOX STREET | 324 yd | |
| Whistle Punks | 52-53 EASTCASTLE STREET | 339 yd | |
| Maroto | 4 VERE STREET | 356 yd | |
| Be At One | 94 WIMPOLE STREET | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Chocolat | 294 REGENT STREET | 51 yd | |
| Slice By Pizza Pilgrims | CONCESSION AT, 15 JOHN PRINCE'S STREET | 67 yd | |
| Kiss The Hippo | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 51 MARGARET STREET | 88 yd | |
| We11 | 29 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 124 yd | |
| Inamo Sukoshi | MARKET HALL WEST END, 9 HOLLES STREET | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA Oxford Street | 216 OXFORD STREET | 94 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | BASEMENT CONCESSION, JOHN LEWIS, 278-306 OXFORD STREET | 196 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 169-173 OXFORD STREET | 374 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 390 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 1 BERNERS STREET | 515 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 100 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 141 yd | |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 217 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Oxford Circus) GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing (West End) (Closed) 27-28 27-28 Kingly Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Carnaby Street) KINGLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Marshall Street Leisure Centre MARSHALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 479 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.