Eastcastle Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1T 3AY 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 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastcastle Street, London, W1T 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1T 3JS, W1T 3PG, W1T 3QP, W1W 8DD, W1W 8DE, W1T 3LG, W1T 3NL, W1W 8RB, W1W 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1T 3AY 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 3AY, 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 Eastcastle Street 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.
Eastcastle Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement And Ground Floor Shop 15 Eastcastle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2000-01-14 | £143,738 |
W1T 3AY 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 3AY 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 | 1,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,354 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 | 2,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,767 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 | 3,820 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 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,291 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 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,247 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 | 2,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,495 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 | 351 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 415 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Champion Public House | 13 WELLS STREET | 4 yd | |
| Arros Qd | 64 EASTCASTLE STREET | 33 yd | |
| Adam & Eve | 77A WELLS STREET | 53 yd | |
| London Fo Guang Shan Temple | WHOLE BUILDING, 84 MARGARET STREET | 81 yd | |
| London Jesus Centre | BASEMENT FRONT, 81-83 MARGARET STREET | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistle Punks | 52-53 EASTCASTLE STREET | 85 yd | |
| Nq64 | 53-54 BERWICK STREET | 176 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 201-203 WARDOUR STREET | 183 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar | 70-88 OXFORD STREET | 222 yd | |
| Bourne & Hollingsworth | 28 Rathbone Place | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rovi | 59 WELLS STREET | 143 yd | |
| Crosstown Doughnuts | 13 NEWMAN STREET | 160 yd | |
| Spice N Rice | 28 POLAND STREET | 191 yd | |
| The Detox Kitchen | 10 MORTIMER STREET | 214 yd | |
| Planet Green | OXFORD HOUSE, 76 OXFORD STREET | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 1 BERNERS STREET | 133 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 189 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 169-173 OXFORD STREET | 231 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2-4 DEAN STREET | 324 yd | |
| IKEA Oxford Street | 216 OXFORD STREET | 415 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 84 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 96 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Oxford Circus) GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Marshall Street Leisure Centre MARSHALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing (West End) (Closed) 27-28 27-28 Kingly Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 512 yd | |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 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.