Overview of W1J 5QA

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

Nearby postcodes are: W1J 5PU, W1X 7HB, W1J 5DL, W1J 5DQ, W1J 5DN, W1J 5DJ, W1J 5DG, W1J 5LA, W1J 5ND.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1J 5QA 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 Hays Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hays Mews 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.

Hays Mews 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 5QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hays Mews are based on 35 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 Hays Mews, London, W1J 5QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for W1J 5QA

Average Price
£13,058,842
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£13,058,842

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hays Mews

Average Price
£7,090,775
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£4,827,784
Detached
£4,378,088
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,719,241
Other
£32,121,285

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hays MewsStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
43 Hays Mews, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£15,000,0002020-07-10 £14,205,665
41 Hays Mews, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£12,000,0002019-05-23 £10,287,625
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W1J 5QA

Employment

W1J 5QA 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 5QA 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 5QA 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 2,380 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,900 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 3,009 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 3,309 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 3,588 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 4 105 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF
3out of 4 1,138 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF
4out of 4 1,175 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA
4out of 4 1,493 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Foley Street , W1W 7JJ
3out of 4 1,505 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 1,557 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 1,595 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY
4out of 4 1,937 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 2,223 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 2,418 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 1,783 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 2,282 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,472 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 2,488 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 2,965 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 2,124 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,693 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 509 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Westminster
309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW
- not rated 1,009 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wetherby Senior School
100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU
- not rated 1,022 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Queen's College, London
43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT
- not rated 1,130 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Connaught House School
47 Connaught Square , Westminster W2 2HL
- not rated 1,202 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
Clermont ClubPART GROUND FLOOR AND PART FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR TO FOURTH FLOOR, 44 BERKELEY SQUARE84 yd
Annabel'S46 BERKELEY SQUARE88 yd
Running Footman Public HouseRUNNING FOOTMAN, 5 CHARLES STREET90 yd
Pasley-Tyler Co Ltd42 BERKELEY SQUARE98 yd
Graysons RestaurantDARTMOUTH HOUSE, 37 CHARLES STREET111 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Coach And Horses Public HouseCOACH AND HORSES, 5 HILL STREET49 yd
Caviar Kaspia London1A CHESTERFIELD STREET226 yd
Tosi, Gorgonzola Bar46 BRUTON PLACE265 yd
Curzon CinemaBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 38 CURZON STREET269 yd
Maison Estelle6 GRAFTON STREET294 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Green ShootsRCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET253 yd
Cojean13 BERKELEY STREET321 yd
District22 BROOK'S MEWS418 yd
Colicci / Ecsi LtdREFRESHMENT KIOSK AT RITZ CORNER GREEN PARK, PICCADILLY427 yd
The Salad Kitchen28 AVERY ROW465 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoRCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET253 yd
Sainsbury's38 STRATTON STREET290 yd
Marks And Spencer - Simply Food78 PICCADILLY397 yd
Marks And Spencer - Simply FoodUNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET639 yd
Waitrose LtdBASEMENT CONCESSION, JOHN LEWIS, 278-306 OXFORD STREET790 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Lansdowne Club
FITZMAURICE PLACE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool149 yd
Mayfair Spa @ Radisson Edwardian Hotel
STRATTON STREET
health and fitness suite231 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Berkeley Square)
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE
health and fitness suite250 yd
Aman Spa
CARLOS PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool256 yd
The Spa At Browns Hotel
DOVER STREET
health and fitness suite375 yd
Livingwell Health Club (Park Lane)
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite437 yd
Bath & Racquets Club
BROOK'S MEWS
health and fitness suite, squash courts474 yd
Athenaeum Hotel (Closed)
Piccadilly
health and fitness suite501 yd
St James'S Health Club (Closed)
7/9 7/9 St. James Street
health and fitness suite530 yd
Grosvenor House - A Jw Marriott Hotel
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool607 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 15.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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/s84.6%

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