Hanover Square is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1S 1HT 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1S 1HU, W1S 1TD, W1C 2DY, W1S 1TE, W1S 1AL, W1S 1BL, W1S 1JJ, W1C 2DR, W1S 1JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1S 1HT is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 35.8% | 44.5% | 8.7% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 64.2% | 55.5% | -8.7% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 W1S 1HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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 | 61.3% | 70.1% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 32.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 15.5% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (87%) 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 | 63.6% | 61.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 25.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 12.5% | 7.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 W1S 1HT this area, 3.7% 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 74.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 3.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -12.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 62% | 74.7% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 40.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 78.1% | 70.6% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 36% 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 | 25.8% | 36% | 10.2% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| European Union | 26.5% | 25.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 10.6% | 7.4% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 17.9% | 9.9% | -8.0% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.5% 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 | 25.8% | 36.5% | 10.7% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 21.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.5% | 14% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 17% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Square was 18033.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1900.0% higher than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Hanover Square has the highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1794.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hanover Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £31,995,000 | 2018-03-19 | £26,371,013 |
W1S 1HT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W1S 1HT 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 | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,589 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 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,395 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 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,532 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 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 312 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 5 HAREWOOD PLACE | 20 yd | |
| Leon | 14A HANOVER SQUARE | 28 yd | |
| Wasabi | 293 OXFORD STREET | 47 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | GROUND FLOOR, LILLY HOUSE, 13 HANOVER SQUARE | 57 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | GROUND FLOOR, LILLY HOUSE, 13 HANOVER SQUARE | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroto | 4 VERE STREET | 193 yd | |
| Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar | 7 LANCASHIRE COURT | 219 yd | |
| Mr Fogg's Apothecary | 34 BROOK STREET, MAYFAIR | 240 yd | |
| Karaoke Box Mayfair | 12-14 MADDOX STREET | 240 yd | |
| Maddox Club And Restaurant | 3-5 MILL STREET | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | BASEMENT CONCESSION, JOHN LEWIS, 278-306 OXFORD STREET | 69 yd | |
| Inamo Sukoshi | MARKET HALL WEST END, 9 HOLLES STREET | 125 yd | |
| Sexy Buns | MARKET HALL WEST END, 9 HOLLES STREET | 125 yd | |
| Le Bab | MARKET HALL WEST END, 9 HOLLES STREET | 125 yd | |
| 20Ft Fried Chicken | MARKET HALL WEST END, 9 HOLLES STREET | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | BASEMENT CONCESSION, JOHN LEWIS, 278-306 OXFORD STREET | 69 yd | |
| IKEA Oxford Street | 216 OXFORD STREET | 221 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 383 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 169-173 OXFORD STREET | 509 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bath & Racquets Club BROOK'S MEWS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 267 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 303 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing (West End) (Closed) 27-28 27-28 Kingly Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 399 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Oxford Circus) GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Carnaby Street) KINGLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Marshall Street Leisure Centre MARSHALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Berkeley Square) BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 551 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.