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Saddle Yard is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1J 5JT 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 Saddle Yard, London, W1J 5JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W1J 5PY, W1J 5BS, W1J 5BP, W1J 5LT, W1J 5LU, W1J 5DT, W1J 5LY, W1J 5LZ, W1J 5NA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1J 5JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.6%50%3.4% 51.0% -1.0%
Male53.4%50%-3.4% 49.0% 1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.1%39.9%6.8% 37.9% 2.0%
Married: Opposite sex49.8%45.7%-4.1% 44.2% 1.5%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated2.1%1.6%-0.5% 2.2% -0.6%
Divorced8.5%9.9%1.4% 9.1% 0.8%
Widowed5.7%2.1%-3.6% 6.1% -4.0%

Health

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 (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.4%64%11.6% 48.4% 15.6%
Good health38.8%25.5%-13.3% 33.6% -8.1%
Fair health6.5%8.2%1.7% 12.7% -4.5%
Bad health1.6%1.5%-0.1% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0.6%0.7%0.1% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 62%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16%13.2%-2.8% 18.2% -5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.2%3.7%-4.5% 9.6% -5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.7%5%-0.7% 13.4% -8.4%
Apprenticeship0%2.5%2.5% 5.3% -2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels4.6%10.3%5.7% 16.9% -6.6%
Degree or Similar45.6%62%16.4% 33.8% 28.2%
Other19.9%3.3%-16.6% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.9%1.9% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese0.6%1.9%1.3% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian18.1%17.8%-0.3% 3.1% 14.7%
Pakistani1.9%1.1%-0.8% 2.7% -1.6%
Other Asian6.1%7.8%1.7% 1.6% 6.2%
Black African1%1.1%0.1% 2.5% -1.4%
Black Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0.6%0%-0.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%2.6%1.3% 0.8% 1.8%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.7%0.1% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.9%3%1.1% 0.8% 2.2%
White53.1%51.3%-1.8% 81.4% -30.1%
Arab12.6%8.9%-3.7% 0.6% 8.3%
Other1.6%1.5%-0.1% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 35.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom37.9%35.1%-2.8% 83.2% -48.1%
European Union13.3%15.5%2.2% 6.1% 9.4%
Rest of Europe4.2%4.4%0.2% 0.8% 3.6%
Africa8.4%5.5%-2.9% 2.7% 2.8%
Middle East and Asia30.7%30.6%-0.1% 5.6% 25.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.9%8.5%4.6% 1.3% 7.2%
Oceania1.6%0%-1.6% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.4%0.4% 0.0% 0.4%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK36.6%35.4%-1.2% 83.2% -47.8%
10+ Years11.7%29.5%17.8% 9.8% 19.7%
5-10 Years7.8%12.3%4.5% 2.9% 9.4%
2-5 Years10%5.6%-4.4% 2.2% 3.4%
Less than 2 years34%17.2%-16.8% 1.9% 15.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.2% 76.7% -17.5%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
France1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Germany1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Italy2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Spain2.2% 0.4% 1.8%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries4.9% 1.5% 3.4%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
North Africa0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Middle East3% 0.1% 2.9%
Eastern Asia3.4% 0.3% 3.1%
Southern Asia7.5% 1.2% 6.3%
South-East Asia1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
North America and the Caribbean3.4% 0.3% 3.1%
Central and South America1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
No passport held3.7% 13.5% -9.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion18.2% 37.2% -19.0%
Christian37.5% 46.2% -8.7%
Buddhist1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Hindu7.4% 1.7% 5.7%
Jewish7.4% 0.5% 6.9%
Muslim17.5% 6.5% 11.0%
Sikh4.1% 0.9% 3.2%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Saddle Yard Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saddle Yard was 164.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Saddle Yard has the 15th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£68,500
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W1J 5JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Saddle Yard are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Saddle Yard, London, W1J 5JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for W1J 5JT

Average Price
£1,566,516
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,243,862
Other
£211,825

Estimated Average Property Prices for Saddle Yard

Average Price
£1,730,325
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,240,882
Other
£198,651

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Saddle YardStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2A Saddle Yard, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£225,0002023-10-31 £198,651
3 Saddle Yard, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,150,0002017-12-19 £1,715,093
1 Saddle Yard, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,500,0002014-02-14 £2,493,515
1 Saddle Yard, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£382,5001995-03-15 £2,514,038
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W1J 5JT

Employment

W1J 5JT 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.

W1J 5JT 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 W1J 5JT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee71
Retired45
Self-Employed37
Student (economically inactive)27
Looking after home or family22
Other19
Part-Time Employee13
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Other31
Financial and insurance activities28
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Real estate activities23
Accommodation and food service activities15
Construction10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Education8
Human health and social work activities7
Information and communication6
Manufacturing4
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 2,399 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 2,969 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 3,051 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 3,168 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 3,619 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
South Street , W1K 2XH
3out of 4 54 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF
4out of 4 1,252 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF
3out of 4 1,276 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA
4out of 4 1,472 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL
4out of 4 1,517 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westminster City School
55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ
3out of 4 1,530 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 1,681 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY
4out of 4 1,924 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 2,083 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 2,371 yd Free schools No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 1,808 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 2,421 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,446 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 2,638 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 3,007 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 2,116 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,766 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eaton Square Mayfair
106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL
- not rated 471 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Wetherby Senior School
100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU
- not rated 1,115 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
University of Westminster
309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW
- not rated 1,148 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Connaught House School
47 Connaught Square , Westminster W2 2HL
- not rated 1,157 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Halcyon London International School
33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU
- not rated 1,222 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Queens Of MayfairBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 17 QUEEN STREET132 yd
Noura16 CURZON STREET138 yd
The University Women'S Club2 AUDLEY SQUARE147 yd
Graysons RestaurantDARTMOUTH HOUSE, 37 CHARLES STREET152 yd
St George'S Hanover Square Ce PrimaryST GEORGES SCHOOL (HANOVER SQUARE), SOUTH STREET155 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Caviar Kaspia London1A CHESTERFIELD STREET127 yd
Curzon CinemaBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 38 CURZON STREET171 yd
Coach And Horses Public HouseCOACH AND HORSES, 5 HILL STREET188 yd
5 Hertford Street2-5 HERTFORD STREET223 yd
Park Lane Club (Casino)LONDON HILTON, 22 PARK LANE298 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Green ShootsRCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET264 yd
Cojean13 BERKELEY STREET433 yd
LeonGROUND FLOOR, 33 EASTCASTLE STREET447 yd
Colicci / Ecsi LtdREFRESHMENT KIOSK AT RITZ CORNER GREEN PARK, PICCADILLY482 yd
Professional Project CateringAMERICAN EMBASSY, 24-31 GROSVENOR SQUARE513 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoRCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET264 yd
Sainsbury's38 STRATTON STREET386 yd
Marks And Spencer - Simply Food78 PICCADILLY464 yd
Marks And Spencer - Simply FoodUNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET717 yd
Waitrose LtdBASEMENT CONCESSION, JOHN LEWIS, 278-306 OXFORD STREET921 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Lansdowne Club
FITZMAURICE PLACE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool258 yd
Aman Spa
CARLOS PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool288 yd
Livingwell Health Club (Park Lane)
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite298 yd
Mayfair Spa @ Radisson Edwardian Hotel
STRATTON STREET
health and fitness suite337 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Berkeley Square)
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE
health and fitness suite400 yd
Athenaeum Hotel (Closed)
Piccadilly
health and fitness suite414 yd
Spa Intercontinental
HAMILTON PLACE
health and fitness suite481 yd
The Spa At Browns Hotel
DOVER STREET
health and fitness suite505 yd
Grosvenor House - A Jw Marriott Hotel
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool535 yd
Bath & Racquets Club
BROOK'S MEWS
health and fitness suite, squash courts595 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 57.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 57.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 57.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.