Thayer Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 2QW 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 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thayer Street, London, W1U 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1U 2QN, W1U 2JP, W1U 2JN, W1U 2JR, W1U 2QT, W1U 3JR, W1U 3JL, W1U 3QG, W1U 3JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1U 2QW is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 40.6% | 44.5% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 59.4% | 55.5% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.3% | 34.9% | -23.4% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 43.9% | 15.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 15.9% | 11.0% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 61.6% | 57.9% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2QW this area, 1.1% 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 70.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 70.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 36.9% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.2% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.4% | 82.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 11.4% | 3.4% | -8.0% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 53.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.8% | 53.1% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 20.5% | 21.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.6% | 53.1% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 21.1% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 7.7% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 30.1% | 6.0% | 24.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thayer Street was 811.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Thayer Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 82nd highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Thayer Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2001-12-18 | £2,855,605 |
W1U 2QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,585 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 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 3,899 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 | 65 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 1,100 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 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,786 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 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,428 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 | 196 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommi's Burger Joint | 30 THAYER STREET | 6 yd | |
| Diwan | 31 THAYER STREET | 21 yd | |
| Nakanojo Marylebone | 13-14 THAYER STREET | 30 yd | |
| Chop'D T/A Poke? | 5 THAYER STREET | 32 yd | |
| Wa Cafe | 6 THAYER STREET | 32 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 217 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 285 yd | |
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 288 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 296 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalie | 29 THAYER STREET | 2 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 1 GEORGE STREET | 51 yd | |
| Slaw Food@Source Market | 68-72 WIGMORE STREET | 181 yd | |
| Source Market | 68-72 WIGMORE STREET | 181 yd | |
| My Godo | 1 KENDALL PLACE | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 242 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 416 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 430 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | 110-112 BAKER STREET | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 36 yd | |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 116 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 554 yd | |
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 564 yd | |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club) PARK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 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.