Overview of W1K 2BR

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female39.1%43%3.9% 51.0% -8.0%
Male60.9%57%-3.9% 49.0% 8.0%

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)
Single40.9%41.6%0.7% 37.9% 3.7%
Married: Opposite sex38.9%43.4%4.5% 44.2% -0.8%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated4%1.8%-2.2% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced8.7%8.8%0.1% 9.1% -0.3%
Widowed6.7%4.4%-2.3% 6.1% -1.7%

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 (92.6%) 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 health70.2%67.8%-2.4% 48.4% 19.4%
Good health20.5%24.8%4.3% 33.6% -8.8%
Fair health6.8%6.6%-0.2% 12.7% -6.1%
Bad health1.2%0.8%-0.4% 4.0% -3.2%
Very bad health1.2%0%-1.2% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.4%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 Levels10.7%8.9%-1.8% 13.4% -4.5%
Apprenticeship0%4.5%4.5% 5.3% -0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.1%17%2.9% 16.9% 0.1%
Degree or Similar51.7%56.3%4.6% 33.8% 22.5%
Other13.4%2.7%-10.7% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.2%1.7%0.5% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian2.5%21.7%19.2% 3.1% 18.6%
Pakistani1.2%0.8%-0.4% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian4.3%5%0.7% 1.6% 3.4%
Black African6.8%0.8%-6.0% 2.5% -1.7%
Black Caribbean1.2%0%-1.2% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian3.1%3.3%0.2% 0.8% 2.5%
Mixed White and African0.6%0%-0.6% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.6%3.3%2.7% 0.8% 2.5%
White63.4%54.2%-9.2% 81.4% -27.2%
Roma0%1.7%1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Arab8.7%3.3%-5.4% 0.6% 2.7%
Other6.2%3.3%-2.9% 1.6% 1.7%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom38.5%41.3%2.8% 83.2% -41.9%
European Union19.3%15.7%-3.6% 6.1% 9.6%
Rest of Europe1.9%5%3.1% 0.8% 4.2%
Africa4.3%5%0.7% 2.7% 2.3%
Middle East and Asia22.4%20.7%-1.7% 5.6% 15.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean11.2%11.6%0.4% 1.3% 10.3%
Oceania2.5%0.8%-1.7% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK32.9%41.3%8.4% 83.2% -41.9%
10+ Years13.7%27.3%13.6% 9.8% 17.5%
5-10 Years10.6%6.6%-4.0% 2.9% 3.7%
2-5 Years14.9%7.4%-7.5% 2.2% 5.2%
Less than 2 years28%17.4%-10.6% 1.9% 15.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.1% 76.7% -20.6%
Ireland1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Germany2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
Italy4.1% 0.6% 3.5%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Other EU countries9.8% 1.5% 8.3%
Other Europe2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
North Africa1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Middle East0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia3.3% 1.2% 2.1%
South-East Asia2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
North America and the Caribbean7.3% 0.3% 7.0%
Central and South America2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
No passport held1.6% 13.5% -11.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion19% 37.2% -18.2%
Christian39.7% 46.2% -6.5%
Hindu14% 1.7% 12.3%
Jewish3.3% 0.5% 2.8%
Muslim9.9% 6.5% 3.4%
Sikh4.1% 0.9% 3.2%
Not answered9.9% 6.0% 3.9%

Safety

Is Upper Brook Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 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. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£88,500
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W1K 2BR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Upper Brook Street are based on 93 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 Upper Brook Street, London, W1K 2BR

Estimated Average Property Prices for W1K 2BR

Average Price
£12,570,755
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£12,570,755

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upper Brook Street

Average Price
£3,254,042
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£8,230,640
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,894,464
Other
£6,611,241

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upper Brook Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
49 Upper Brook Street, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£13,000,0002015-03-20 £11,788,915
49 Upper Brook Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,975,0002003-01-22 £7,017,715
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W1K 2BR

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee41
Self-Employed22
Student (economically inactive)14
Part-Time Employee10
Retired10
Other8
Looking after home or family6
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles16
Construction13
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Information and communication6
Other4
Administrative and support service activities3
Accommodation and food service activities2
Education2
Manufacturing1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
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 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

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 4 580 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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

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 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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mgrc Ltd 47 Park Street47 PARK STREET49 yd
Le Gavroche43 UPPER BROOK STREET54 yd
BibiGROUND FLOOR, 42 NORTH AUDLEY STREET149 yd
North Audley Cantine41 NORTH AUDLEY STREET155 yd
Grosvenors39 NORTH AUDLEY STREET160 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Barley Mow82 DUKE STREET323 yd
Concept Club37 DUKE STREET494 yd
Burlock And Fam Bar31 DUKE STREET508 yd
Harry'S Bar30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE557 yd
Gildos London19 BROOK'S MEWS571 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Professional Project CateringAMERICAN EMBASSY, 24-31 GROSVENOR SQUARE123 yd
LeonGROUND FLOOR, 33 EASTCASTLE STREET224 yd
Atcha West End33 NORTH ROW232 yd
Wasabi Sushi & BentoCONCESSION AT, 456-472 OXFORD STREET375 yd
Indi-Go Rasoi DeliSELFRIDGES, 400 OXFORD STREET410 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks And Spencer - Simply FoodUNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET469 yd
Sainsbury's55 BRYANSTON STREET550 yd
Tesco92 GEORGE STREET753 yd
Tesco Metro90-100 EDGWARE ROAD852 yd
TescoRCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET854 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Grosvenor House - A Jw Marriott Hotel
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool185 yd
Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club)
PARK STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool250 yd
Marriott Hotel London Park Lane
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool319 yd
Aman Spa
CARLOS PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool382 yd
The Gym Way (Marble Arch)
BRYANSTON STREET
health and fitness suite385 yd
Bath & Racquets Club
BROOK'S MEWS
health and fitness suite, squash courts613 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 suite765 yd
Livingwell Health Club (Park Lane)
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite770 yd
Lansdowne Club
FITZMAURICE PLACE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool774 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 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%

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.