Hanson Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1P 7DD 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanson Street, London, W1P 7DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1W 6UF, W1W 6UH, W1W 6UD, W1W 6TW, W1W 6TN, W1W 6YE, W1W 6TP, W1W 6UB, W1W 6TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1P 7DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 49.6% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.4% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 W1P 7DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 54.2% | 43.6% | -10.6% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 32.6% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 43.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 17.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 11% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 7.6% | -7.5% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 50.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 13.2% | 20.7% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 19.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 56.1% | 43.3% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 49.8% 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 | 52.6% | 49.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 21.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.6% 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 | 51.2% | 50.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 27.6% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 7.3% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 33.3% | 6.5% | 26.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanson Street was 109.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanson Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 176th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 26 Hanson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £241,500 | 2002-09-12 | £597,150 |
W1P 7DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
W1P 7DD 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 W1P 7DD 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 | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,193 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 | 4,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,282 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 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,504 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 | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 483 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris And Hoole | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 136-138 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 26 yd | |
| Banh Mi Town | 29 HANSON STREET | 35 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | FLAT AT, 134 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 39 yd | |
| Kasa Cafe | 150 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 69 yd | |
| Cracked Coffee Co | 154 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 240 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 275 yd | |
| One Tun | 58-60 Goodge Street | 297 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | 68-70 Whitfield Street | 353 yd | |
| Lucky Saint | 58 DEVONSHIRE STREET | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUDCHA | 168 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 116 yd | |
| The Attendant | 27A FOLEY STREET | 116 yd | |
| Caravan Fitzrovia | YALDING HOUSE, 152-156 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 187 yd | |
| Orient Xpress | 82 Cleveland Street | 232 yd | |
| Mount Olive Fish and Chips | 82 Cleveland Street | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 71 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 273 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 303 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 448 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 268 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 463 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 482 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.