Dukes Yard is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 3EX 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 Dukes Yard, London, W1U 3EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1K 5AZ, W1K 5PQ, W1K 5PF, W1K 5PE, W1K 5HX, W1K 5HQ, W1K 5HD, W1K 6JF, W1K 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W1U 3EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 50.7% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 55.2% | 49.3% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 56.7% | 63.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 21.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.8% | 61% | 16.2% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 23.4% | -15.4% | 33.6% | -10.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3EX this area, 5.3% 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 61.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 5.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 6.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 14.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 61.7% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 27.9% |
| Other | 13% | 4.9% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 63.4% | 62.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 39.4% 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 | 53% | 39.4% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 28.1% | 17.3% | 6.1% | 22.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 13.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.1% 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 | 52.6% | 39.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -43.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 24.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 15% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 15% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 76.7% | -27.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dukes Yard was 7053.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 682.3% higher than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Dukes Yard has the 9th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 12th highest crime rate of 604 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 726.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Dukes Yard, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 1999-03-09 | £2,882,407 |
W1U 3EX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W1U 3EX 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,561 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 | 3,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,275 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 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,913 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 | 1,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 525 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 767 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon London International School 33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught House School 47 Connaught Square , Westminster W2 2HL | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Deli | 18 WEIGHHOUSE STREET | 66 yd | |
| Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral - Parish Kitchen And Hall | THE CLERGY HOUSE, 21 BINNEY STREET | 78 yd | |
| Lucky Cat | 10-13 GROSVENOR SQUARE | 92 yd | |
| Savile Club | 69-71 BROOK STREET, MAYFAIR | 105 yd | |
| Bread & Co. | UNIT C12, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow | 82 DUKE STREET | 51 yd | |
| Mr Fogg's Apothecary | 34 BROOK STREET, MAYFAIR | 253 yd | |
| Gildos London | 19 BROOK'S MEWS | 262 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 275 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doughnut Time | UNIT G17, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 125 yd | |
| Lucky Tea | UNIT 2, 399-405 OXFORD STREET | 148 yd | |
| District | 22 BROOK'S MEWS | 246 yd | |
| Subway | 3-4 SEDLEY PLACE | 246 yd | |
| Professional Project Catering | AMERICAN EMBASSY, 24-31 GROSVENOR SQUARE | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT C4, WEST ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 381 OXFORD STREET | 125 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | BASEMENT CONCESSION, JOHN LEWIS, 278-306 OXFORD STREET | 508 yd | |
| IKEA Oxford Street | 216 OXFORD STREET | 688 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 742 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 BRYANSTON STREET | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bath & Racquets Club BROOK'S MEWS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 284 yd |
| Aman Spa CARLOS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club) PARK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Grosvenor House - A Jw Marriott Hotel PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 543 yd | |
| The Gym Way (Marble Arch) BRYANSTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Marriott Hotel London Park Lane PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Berkeley Square) BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Lansdowne Club FITZMAURICE PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 665 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.