Bentinck Mews is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 2AF is located in the Marylebone 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 Bentinck Mews, London, W1U 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1U 2EQ, W1U 2EH, W1U 2AW, W1U 2EP, W1U 2QA, W1U 2FA, W1U 2PY, W1G 9XR, W1U 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W1U 2AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 55.9% | 56.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 34.2% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 66.8% | 62.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 30.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2AF this area, 7.4% 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 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.6% | 68.2% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 13.1% | 3.4% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 74.1% | 78.3% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 41.7% 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 | 40.5% | 41.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 25.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 19.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21% 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 | 40.1% | 42% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 16.2% | 21% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| France | 9.1% | 0.3% | 8.8% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 6.7% | 0.2% | 6.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 20.2% | 6.0% | 14.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bentinck Mews was 581.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bentinck Mews has the 34th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Marylebone and the 110th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bentinck Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,100,000 | 2016-07-19 | £4,641,502 |
W1U 2AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 2AF 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 W1U 2AF 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 | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,433 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 | 3,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | - not rated | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 3out of 4 | 1,076 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 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 5,424 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 | 1,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,642 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 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 26 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity College of Music 11-13 Mandeville Place , W1U 3AQ | - not rated | 135 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Advanced Nursing Education 20 Cavendish Square , W1G 0RN | - not rated | 368 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Cafe | 96 MARYLEBONE LANE | 29 yd | |
| St John Marylebone | 98 MARYLEBONE LANE | 36 yd | |
| The Coachmakers Arms | 88 MARYLEBONE LANE | 39 yd | |
| West London Mission Of The Methodist Church | WEST LONDON MISSION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH, HINDE STREET | 70 yd | |
| Ottolenghi Marylebone | 63-65 MARYLEBONE LANE | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 258 yd | |
| Be At One | 94 WIMPOLE STREET | 274 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 290 yd | |
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 295 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalie | 29 THAYER STREET | 78 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 1 GEORGE STREET | 127 yd | |
| Slaw Food@Source Market | 68-72 WIGMORE STREET | 139 yd | |
| Source Market | 68-72 WIGMORE STREET | 139 yd | |
| Crosstown | 5 PICTON PLACE | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 292 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 441 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 496 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 505 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | BASEMENT CONCESSION, JOHN LEWIS, 278-306 OXFORD STREET | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 73 yd | |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 110 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 475 yd | |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 497 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 601 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 640 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.