Duke Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 1LN 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 Duke Street, London, W1U 1LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1U 1LH, W1U 1LG, W1U 1BW, W1U 1LP, W1U 1BA, W1U 1AZ, W1U 1BB, W1U 1BU, W1U 1DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1U 1LN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 W1U 1LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 58.5% | 61.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 27.7% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (95%) 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% | 68.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 20.2% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 26.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 5% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around W1U 1LN this area, 5.4% 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 68%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 68% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 34.2% |
| Other | 14.3% | 5.4% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 10.6% | 4.4% | -6.2% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 62.7% | 56.1% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 28.2% 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 | 39.2% | 28.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -55.0% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 23.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 20.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 11.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 28.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.8% 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 | 37% | 28% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -55.2% |
| 10+ Years | 23.8% | 21.8% | -2.0% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.1% | 11.1% | -6.0% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 24.1% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 22.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.9% | 76.7% | -31.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Germany | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duke Street was 3550.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 339.1% higher than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Duke Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Marylebone and the 21st highest crime rate of 587 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 503.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Duke Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £14,400,000 | 2014-02-12 | £13,223,346 |
W1U 1LN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
W1U 1LN 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 W1U 1LN 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 | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,648 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 | 3,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,731 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 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | - not rated | 1,138 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 | - not rated | 876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,865 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College of Music 11-13 Mandeville Place , W1U 3AQ | - not rated | 198 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Institute of Advanced Nursing Education 20 Cavendish Square , W1G 0RN | - not rated | 441 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 654 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvio'S Quality Sandwich Bars | GROUND EAST, 37 DUKE STREET | 2 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 35 BROADWICK STREET | 6 yd | |
| The Duchess | 39 DUKE STREET | 32 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | GROUND FLOOR PART, 39 COVENTRY STREET | 32 yd | |
| Party At Picton | 7 PICTON PLACE | 45 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 2 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 21 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 79 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 82 DUKE STREET | 254 yd | |
| Be At One | 94 WIMPOLE STREET | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstown | 5 PICTON PLACE | 51 yd | |
| Feya | 23 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 53 yd | |
| Indi-Go Rasoi Deli | SELFRIDGES, 400 OXFORD STREET | 109 yd | |
| bread&truffle | SELFRIDGES, 400 OXFORD STREET | 109 yd | |
| Robun@Selfridges | FOOD HALL, SELFRIDGES, 400 OXFORD STREET | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 207 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 500 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | BASEMENT CONCESSION, JOHN LEWIS, 278-306 OXFORD STREET | 530 yd | |
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 551 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 281 yd | |
| Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club) PARK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 368 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| The Gym Way (Marble Arch) BRYANSTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Bath & Racquets Club BROOK'S MEWS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 475 yd |
| Marriott Hotel London Park Lane PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| Aman Spa CARLOS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 613 yd | |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.