Portman Square is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1H 6LL 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 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portman Square, London, W1H 6LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1H 6LL, W1H 6LH, W1H 6LQ, W1H 6LP, W1H 6DB, W1H 6BR, W1U 3AH, W1U 8AU, W1U 8AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1H 6LL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.7% | 53.5% | 10.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 57.3% | 46.5% | -10.8% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 6LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 53.6% | 50.8% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 38.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 62.1% | 71% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 22.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 19.9% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -13.7% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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 6LL this area, 7% 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.9% | 63.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 10.8% | 4.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 14.6% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 13.8% |
| White | 54.8% | 41.2% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -40.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 20.5% | 20.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 19.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 27.8% 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 | 31.6% | 27.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -55.4% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 12.4% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.8% | 38.6% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 33.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.7% 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 | 30.3% | 27.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -55.4% |
| 10+ Years | 21.2% | 28.7% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 20.6% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 17.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 11.9% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 40.4% | 6.5% | 33.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portman Square was 415.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Portman Square has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 154th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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 68 15 Portman Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2024-06-19 | £1,763,761 |
| Flat 89 15 Portman Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,340,000 | 2023-12-14 | £1,127,418 |
| Flat 96 15 Portman Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-11-01 | £1,065,589 |
| Flat 72 15 Portman Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2022-12-09 | £728,610 |
| Flat 67 15 Portman Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2021-07-20 | £1,488,952 |
W1H 6LL 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 W1H 6LL 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 | 133 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 73 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,970 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 | 3,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,639 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 | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 986 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 | 759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halcyon London International School 33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU | - not rated | 355 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , London W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught House School 47 Connaught Square , Westminster W2 2HL | - not rated | 553 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home House | 20 PORTMAN SQUARE | 56 yd | |
| Barrcuda Casino | 1D BAKER STREET | 59 yd | |
| Itsu | 15 BAKER STREET | 84 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 7 BAKER STREET | 84 yd | |
| Tamarind Tiger | 11 BAKER STREET | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 259 yd | |
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 309 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 368 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 385 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Godo | 1 KENDALL PLACE | 194 yd | |
| Wasabi Sushi & Bento | CONCESSION AT, 456-472 OXFORD STREET | 269 yd | |
| Etnacoffee | 54 BAKER STREET | 304 yd | |
| Indi-Go Rasoi Deli | SELFRIDGES, 400 OXFORD STREET | 332 yd | |
| bread&truffle | SELFRIDGES, 400 OXFORD STREET | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 131 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 299 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 BRYANSTON STREET | 456 yd | |
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | 110-112 BAKER STREET | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| The Gym Way (Marble Arch) BRYANSTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 378 yd | |
| Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club) PARK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Marriott Hotel London Park Lane PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 439 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School NUTFORD PLACE | 508 yd | |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Marble Arch) GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.