Aldford Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1K 2AE 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 Aldford Street, London, W1K 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1K 2BD, W1K 2QT, W1K 2BF, W1K 2QU, W1K 2BG, W1K 2QY, W1K 2AR, W1K 2BJ, W1K 2QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1K 2AE is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 46.9% | 45.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 53.1% | 54.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 W1K 2AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 38.8% | 46.4% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 38.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (92%) 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 | 62.6% | 61.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 13.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 58.8% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 18.3% | 2% | -16.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 16% | 11.2% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 61.9% | 55.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -26.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 11.8% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 39.6% 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 | 32.4% | 39.6% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -43.6% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28% | 33.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 27.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23% 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 | 30.8% | 39.4% | 8.6% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 17.6% | 23% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.8% | 6.1% | -13.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 13.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 16.4% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 8.6% | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 17.3% | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldford Street was 393.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Aldford Street has the 40th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 164th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A Aldford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,450,000 | 2014-10-01 | £3,169,713 |
| 4A Aldford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 1996-04-17 | £3,554,202 |
The percentage of student residents living in W1K 2AE 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 56 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Other | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,175 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 | 3,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,532 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 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| 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 | 2,062 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,264 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 | 1,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Square Mayfair 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught House School 47 Connaught Square , Westminster W2 2HL | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon London International School 33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , London W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 1,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Mayfair | BASEMENT, 65 SOUTH AUDLEY STREET | 16 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 26 SOUTH AUDLEY STREET | 77 yd | |
| The Audley And Mount Street | 41-43 MOUNT STREET | 122 yd | |
| St George'S Hanover Square Ce Primary | ST GEORGES SCHOOL (HANOVER SQUARE), SOUTH STREET | 138 yd | |
| Richoux | GROUND FLOOR WEST, 41 SOUTH AUDLEY STREET | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach And Horses Public House | COACH AND HORSES, 5 HILL STREET | 354 yd | |
| Caviar Kaspia London | 1A CHESTERFIELD STREET | 362 yd | |
| Curzon Cinema | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 38 CURZON STREET | 394 yd | |
| Park Lane Club (Casino) | LONDON HILTON, 22 PARK LANE | 408 yd | |
| 5 Hertford Street | 2-5 HERTFORD STREET | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | GROUND FLOOR, 33 EASTCASTLE STREET | 188 yd | |
| Professional Project Catering | AMERICAN EMBASSY, 24-31 GROSVENOR SQUARE | 316 yd | |
| Green Shoots | RCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET | 523 yd | |
| District | 22 BROOK'S MEWS | 544 yd | |
| Atcha West End | 33 NORTH ROW | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | RCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET | 523 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 38 STRATTON STREET | 632 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 635 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | 78 PICCADILLY | 720 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 BRYANSTON STREET | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aman Spa CARLOS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 241 yd |
| Grosvenor House - A Jw Marriott Hotel PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 276 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Park Lane) PARK LANE | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Lansdowne Club FITZMAURICE PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 494 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Berkeley Square) BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Mayfair Spa @ Radisson Edwardian Hotel STRATTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Spa Intercontinental HAMILTON PLACE | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Athenaeum Hotel (Closed) Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club) PARK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Bath & Racquets Club BROOK'S MEWS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 617 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.