Marble Arch is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1H 7EL 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 Marble Arch, London, W1H 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1H 7DN, W1H 7DP, W1H 7DQ, W1H 7DL, W1C 1LY, W1H 7JH, W1H 7JJ, W1H 7LB, W1H 7LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1H 7EL is primarily male, with 57.2% 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 | 48.5% | 42.8% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 57.2% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 7EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 52.8% | 64.6% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 26.2% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 62.7% | 44.6% | -18.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 48.9% | 23.1% | 33.6% | 15.3% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -10.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 16.5% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 64.8% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 18.7% | 1.7% | -17.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 1.1% | -5.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 45.5% | 58.7% | 13.2% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 22.7% | 26.3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 25.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 27.2% 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 | 25.8% | 27.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -56.0% |
| European Union | 24.5% | 42.3% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 36.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 9% | 14.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.5% | 9% | -21.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.4% 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 | 25.8% | 27.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -55.8% |
| 10+ Years | 28.3% | 27.4% | -0.9% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 16.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 20.9% | 8.0% | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 7.6% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.5% | 76.7% | -37.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 14.9% | 0.6% | 14.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 12.7% | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Other Europe | 5.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% |
| North Africa | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 28% | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marble Arch was 3266.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 595.9% higher than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Marble Arch has the 2nd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Hyde Park and the 24th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 944.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Marble Arch Tower Marble Arch, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2015-09-30 | £2,492,958 |
W1H 7EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7EL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W1H 7EL 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minerva Academy 33-35 Praed Street , W2 1NR | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,738 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,193 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught House School 47 Connaught Square , Westminster W2 2HL | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon London International School 33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU | - not rated | 301 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Miss Daisy's Nursery School, Hyde Park The Long Garden , Albion Street | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , Seymour Place W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard | 1 GREAT CUMBERLAND PLACE | 31 yd | |
| The Gentlemen Baristas Marble Arch | UNIT 1, 5 MARBLE ARCH | 31 yd | |
| Spaghetti House | 47-51 BRYANSTON STREET | 68 yd | |
| Frameless | 6 MARBLE ARCH | 84 yd | |
| Wagamama | UNIT 1, 6 MARBLE ARCH | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 646 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 648 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 82 DUKE STREET | 663 yd | |
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 711 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wafflemeister | 550 OXFORD STREET | 108 yd | |
| Wasabi Sushi & Bento | CONCESSION AT, 456-472 OXFORD STREET | 412 yd | |
| Atcha West End | 33 NORTH ROW | 416 yd | |
| Lablabi | 117-119 EDGWARE ROAD | 489 yd | |
| Indi-Go Rasoi Deli | SELFRIDGES, 400 OXFORD STREET | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 55 BRYANSTON STREET | 80 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 90-100 EDGWARE ROAD | 385 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 520 yd | |
| Waitrose | 168-176 EDGWARE ROAD | 684 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Hotel London Park Lane PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 158 yd |
| The Gym Way (Marble Arch) BRYANSTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club) PARK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Marble Arch) GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School NUTFORD PLACE | 507 yd | |
| Grosvenor House - A Jw Marriott Hotel PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 795 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.