Bridle Lane is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1F 9BY 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 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridle Lane, London, W1F 9BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1F 9EQ, W1F 9TJ, W1F 9TL, W1F 9TN, W1F 9JB, W1F 9JA, W1F 9TF, W1F 9JF, W1F 9HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1F 9BY is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 32.4% | 44.6% | 12.2% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 67.6% | 55.4% | -12.2% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 W1F 9BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 58.7% | 58.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 24.6% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 42.3% | 64% | 21.7% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 7.2% | -10.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 0.7% | -6.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 W1F 9BY this area, 6.9% 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 73.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 6.9% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 73.3% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 39.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.9% | 86.3% | 15.4% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 6.6% | 0.7% | -5.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 44% 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 | 46.9% | 44% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 16.9% | 25.5% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 19.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 7.8% | -8.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 19.9% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 18.6% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.4% 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 | 44.6% | 44.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 19.4% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 15.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 12.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.7% | 15.1% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.4% | 76.7% | -25.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 12.1% | 0.3% | 11.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridle Lane was 14919.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1554.7% higher than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Bridle Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 2nd 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 1925.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 116.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34A Bridle Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-09-12 | £518,229 |
| 34A Bridle Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £45,203,793 | 2016-04-28 | £41,040,988 |
W1F 9BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,105 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 | 3,221 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 | 3,235 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 | 257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,384 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 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,570 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 | 2,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 718 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 727 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton Square Mayfair 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 1,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachi Restaurant | 56 BREWER STREET | 14 yd | |
| Kiln | 58 BREWER STREET | 16 yd | |
| Sushidog | 54 BREWER STREET | 19 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 62 BREWER STREET | 21 yd | |
| Bancone Golden Square | 8-10 LOWER JAMES STREET | 34 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devonshire | 17 DENMAN STREET | 121 yd | |
| Be At One | 20 GREAT WINDMILL STREET | 135 yd | |
| Disrepute | 4 KINGLY COURT | 190 yd | |
| Underbelly Boulevard | 6 WALKER'S COURT | 200 yd | |
| Coyote Ugly Saloon | 36 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet Coffee | FIRST FLOOR, 20 AIR STREET | 99 yd | |
| Savage Salads | INGESTRE COURT, INGESTRE PLACE | 191 yd | |
| Kaleido Salad Rolls | GROUND FLOOR, 1 KINGLY STREET | 194 yd | |
| Itsu | 31 BROADWICK STREET | 219 yd | |
| KALEIDO ROLLS | 10 KINGLY STREET | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 337 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 169-173 OXFORD STREET | 454 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2-4 DEAN STREET | 541 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 1 BERNERS STREET | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Third Space Health Club (Soho) BREWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 43 yd |
| Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre @ Hotel Cafe Royal REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 171 yd |
| The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| Marshall Street Leisure Centre MARSHALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Carnaby Street) KINGLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing (West End) (Closed) 27-28 27-28 Kingly Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Oxford Circus) GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| The Spa At Browns Hotel DOVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 573 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.