W1T 6HW is in Blakeney Road, London and Camden district. W1T 6HW is located in the Bloomsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blakeney Road, London, W1T 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1T 6LX, W1T 6LZ, W1T 6HJ, W1T 6NA, W1T 6DB, W1T 6ND, W1T 6NE, W1W 5DQ, W1T 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1T 6HW is primarily male, with 58.8% 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 | 38.9% | 41.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -9.8% |
| Male | 61.1% | 58.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 9.8% |
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 6HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 65.4% | 62.6% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 22.1% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10.4% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 (92.7%) 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 | 56.3% | 61.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 5.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 W1T 6HW this area, 9.7% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.1% | 66.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 75% | 68% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, just 39.2% 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 | 46.4% | 39.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -44.0% |
| European Union | 20.6% | 31.3% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 25.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% 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 | 44.4% | 38.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 25.1% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 7.8% | -5.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 15.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 10.9% | 0.3% | 10.6% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around W1T 6HW was 279.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
W1T 6HW has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 154th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Maple Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2018-09-28 | £28,363 |
| Basement, Ground & First Floor Premises 56, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1997-05-30 | £356,328 |
| 56A, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1997-05-30 | £371,599 |
W1T 6HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
W1T 6HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6HW 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 | 71 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,977 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 | 2,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,381 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 | 4,434 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 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,343 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 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,528 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 | 2,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Robson House, Netley Campus , 74 Stanhope Street NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFES RESTAURANT + & BAR | 56 Maple Street | 0 yd | |
| German Doner Kabab and Grill | 68 Cleveland Street | 7 yd | |
| Brazilian Gourmet | 70 Cleveland Street | 12 yd | |
| Catalina's | 72 Cleveland Street | 16 yd | |
| Passyunk Avenue | 80 Cleveland Street | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 52 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 106 yd | |
| The Grafton Arms | 72 Grafton Way | 212 yd | |
| Vault 139 | 139-143 Whitfield Street | 243 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | 68-70 Whitfield Street | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Xpress | 82 Cleveland Street | 47 yd | |
| Mount Olive Fish and Chips | 82 Cleveland Street | 47 yd | |
| MUDCHA | 168 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 149 yd | |
| MIRA | 110 Whitfield Street | 239 yd | |
| Caravan Fitzrovia | YALDING HOUSE, 152-156 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 161 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 237 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 286 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 302 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 EUSTON ROAD | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 274 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Regent'S Place Health Club (Closed) TRITON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| The Meeting Place Euston (Closed) Drummond Street | 597 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.