W1H 1LD is in Hill Avenue, London and City Of Westminster district. W1H 1LD is located in the Marylebone 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 Hill Avenue, London, W1H 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1H 1LD, W1U 6QF, W1U 6PD, W1H 1PZ, W1U 6PA, W1U 6PW, W1U 6DF, W1U 6PR, W1U 6LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1H 1LD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 47% | 47.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53% | 52.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 W1H 1LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 36.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 58.9% | 63.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 W1H 1LD this area, 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 70.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.7% | 70.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 67.6% | 62.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 37.8% 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 | 41.5% | 37.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 20.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 20.3% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13% | 7.2% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.4% 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 | 38.3% | 37.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -45.5% |
| 10+ Years | 13.8% | 22.4% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 11.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 14.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| France | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Germany | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 8.1% | 0.5% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around W1H 1LD was 613.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
W1H 1LD has the 35th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 104th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 216.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1995-05-31 | £807,773 |
W1H 1LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
W1H 1LD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W1H 1LD 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,250 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 | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 651 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 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,145 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 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School Clarence Gate , Ivor Place NW1 6XR | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , London W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road , NW1 5HT | - not rated | 649 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Broadley Terrace , NW1 6LG | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, CAPARO HOUSE, 101-103 BAKER STREET | 44 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | FIRST FLOOR, 105 BAKER STREET | 54 yd | |
| SushiDog | GROUND FLOOR, 107 BAKER STREET | 60 yd | |
| Ishtar Restaurant | 10C CRAWFORD STREET | 69 yd | |
| The Beehive Public House | 126 CRAWFORD STREET | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 346 yd | |
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 399 yd | |
| The Sir John Balcombe Pub | BASEMENT, 21 BALCOMBE STREET | 461 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 811 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma And More | 123 BAKER STREET | 128 yd | |
| Wok To Walk | 129 BAKER STREET | 143 yd | |
| Etnacoffee | 54 BAKER STREET | 257 yd | |
| Tart Modern | UNIT B AND UNIT C, BAKER STREET STATION, MARYLEBONE ROAD | 311 yd | |
| Boxcar Baker & Deli | 7A WYNDHAM PLACE | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 110-112 BAKER STREET | 93 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | GROUND FLOOR, 116 BAKER STREET | 110 yd | |
| Tesco | 11-15 MELCOMBE STREET | 234 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 236 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 402 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite | 87 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Marylebone) BALCOMBE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| The Landmark London Hotel Health Club MARYLEBONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 408 yd |
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 464 yd | |
| Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Francis Holland School IVOR PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School NUTFORD PLACE | 556 yd | |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 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.