Upper Brook Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1K 2BR 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 2019-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Brook Street, London, W1K 2BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1K 2BP, W1K 2JZ, W1K 2JY, W1K 2BW, W1K 2JX, W1K 2JU, W1K 2JT, W1K 2BX, W1K 2DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1K 2BR is primarily male, with 57% 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 | 39.1% | 43% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 60.9% | 57% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.9% | 41.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 43.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 70.2% | 67.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 20.5% | 24.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 W1K 2BR this area, 5.4% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.7% | 56.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 13.4% | 2.7% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.2% 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 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 21.7% | 19.2% | 3.1% | 18.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 0.8% | -6.0% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 63.4% | 54.2% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -27.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 8.7% | 3.3% | -5.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 41.3% 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 | 38.5% | 41.3% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| European Union | 19.3% | 15.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 20.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.3% 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 | 32.9% | 41.3% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 27.3% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 7.4% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 17.4% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 14% | 1.7% | 12.3% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Brook Street was 303.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Upper Brook Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 205th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 142.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Upper Brook Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,000,000 | 2015-03-20 | £11,788,915 |
| 49 Upper Brook Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,975,000 | 2003-01-22 | £7,017,715 |
W1K 2BR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
W1K 2BR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 W1K 2BR 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 | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,902 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 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 1,402 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 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,214 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 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,311 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 | 577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon London International School 33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , London W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 815 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mgrc Ltd 47 Park Street | 47 PARK STREET | 49 yd | |
| Le Gavroche | 43 UPPER BROOK STREET | 54 yd | |
| Bibi | GROUND FLOOR, 42 NORTH AUDLEY STREET | 149 yd | |
| North Audley Cantine | 41 NORTH AUDLEY STREET | 155 yd | |
| Grosvenors | 39 NORTH AUDLEY STREET | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow | 82 DUKE STREET | 323 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 494 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 508 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 557 yd | |
| Gildos London | 19 BROOK'S MEWS | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Project Catering | AMERICAN EMBASSY, 24-31 GROSVENOR SQUARE | 123 yd | |
| Leon | GROUND FLOOR, 33 EASTCASTLE STREET | 224 yd | |
| Atcha West End | 33 NORTH ROW | 232 yd | |
| Wasabi Sushi & Bento | CONCESSION AT, 456-472 OXFORD STREET | 375 yd | |
| Indi-Go Rasoi Deli | SELFRIDGES, 400 OXFORD STREET | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 BRYANSTON STREET | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 753 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 90-100 EDGWARE ROAD | 852 yd | |
| Tesco | RCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House - A Jw Marriott Hotel PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 185 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club) PARK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 250 yd |
| Marriott Hotel London Park Lane PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Aman Spa CARLOS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| The Gym Way (Marble Arch) BRYANSTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Bath & Racquets Club BROOK'S MEWS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 613 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 761 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Berkeley Square) BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Park Lane) PARK LANE | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Lansdowne Club FITZMAURICE PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 774 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.