Rathbone Square is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1T 1EB 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 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rathbone Square, London, W1T 1EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1T 1PB, W1T 1PE, W1T 3EX, W1T 2AA, W1N 7HP, W1T 3ES, W1T 1PF, W1A 1AE, W1T 3EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1T 1EB is primarily male, with 57.9% 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 | 33.8% | 42.1% | 8.3% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 66.2% | 57.9% | -8.3% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 W1T 1EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.9% 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 | 77.1% | 76.9% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 39.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -32.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.9% | 55.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 24.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 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.
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 67.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 7.6% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 67.1% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.7% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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 | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 72.9% | 58.9% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 37.8% 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 | 35.3% | 37.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| European Union | 29.5% | 24.9% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.8% 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 | 33.3% | 37.3% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| 10+ Years | 26.6% | 23% | -3.6% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 9.4% | -7.5% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 11.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 19.3% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 76.7% | -26.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rathbone Square was 2163.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.0% higher than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Rathbone Square has the 14th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 36th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 487.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rathbone Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-12-22 | £61,773 |
| 6 Rathbone Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2018-10-16 | £97,407 |
W1T 1EB 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 W1T 1EB 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 | 100 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,502 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 | 2,574 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 | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,768 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 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community 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 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 248 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 519 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 605 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department Of Coffee And Social | 1 RATHBONE SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 25 yd | |
| Common Grind | 1 RATHBONE SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 25 yd | |
| Buro Happold Engineers Ltd | 17 NEWMAN STREET | 35 yd | |
| The Blue Post Public House | 81 NEWMAN STREET | 45 yd | |
| Omotesando Ltd | 8A NEWMAN STREET | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar | 70-88 OXFORD STREET | 102 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 25 Rathbone Place | 117 yd | |
| Bourne & Hollingsworth | 28 Rathbone Place | 118 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 31 Gresse Street | 148 yd | |
| Black Horse | 6 RATHBONE PLACE | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstown Doughnuts | 13 NEWMAN STREET | 12 yd | |
| Planet Green | OXFORD HOUSE, 76 OXFORD STREET | 102 yd | |
| POKE HOUSE | 3 Percy Street | 136 yd | |
| FOODYS | 2 Charlotte Street | 149 yd | |
| LUPO BROS | 10 Charlotte Street | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 1 BERNERS STREET | 115 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2-4 DEAN STREET | 209 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Unit 8, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road | 269 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 309 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 55 Tottenham Court Road | 318 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 84 yd |
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Central Ymca Club GREAT RUSSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Oxford Circus) GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Marshall Street Leisure Centre MARSHALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing (West End) (Closed) 27-28 27-28 Kingly Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 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.