Paddington Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 4HS 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 Paddington Street, London, W1U 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1U 4HR, W1U 4HT, W1U 4HP, W1U 4HU, W1U 4HX, W1U 4HZ, W1M 3FP, W1U 5LA, W1U 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1U 4HS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.6% | 57.7% | 15.1% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 57.4% | 42.3% | -15.1% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 4HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 56.6% | 55.4% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 28% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 12.6% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 58.8% | 63.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 27.7% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 2.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4HS this area, 6.8% 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 72.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.9% | 72.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 38.4% |
| Other | 9% | 2.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 82% | 69.7% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, just 37.1% 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 | 54.4% | 37.1% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| European Union | 19.9% | 21.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 19.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 17.8% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.5% 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% | 36.7% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 25.5% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 14.8% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 18.9% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| France | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddington Street was 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Paddington Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Paddington Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-04-10 | £435,766 |
W1U 4HS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4HS 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 4HS 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 | 73 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,632 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 | 3,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,561 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 | 3,653 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 | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 870 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 |
| 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 | 247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,818 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 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road , NW1 5HT | - not rated | 389 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Francis Holland School Clarence Gate , Ivor Place NW1 6XR | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 50 PADDINGTON STREET | 10 yd | |
| The Rajdoot | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 49 PADDINGTON STREET | 16 yd | |
| The Real Greek | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 56 PADDINGTON STREET | 27 yd | |
| Kima Restaurant | 57 PADDINGTON STREET | 36 yd | |
| C Lane Coffee & Salon | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 19 PADDINGTON STREET | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 249 yd | |
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 283 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 669 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 674 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shushi Shop | 67-69 WEYMOUTH STREET | 169 yd | |
| AMP Athletic | FIRST FLOOR, 14 BEAUMONT MEWS | 180 yd | |
| Etnacoffee | 54 BAKER STREET | 270 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 1 GEORGE STREET | 347 yd | |
| Shawarma And More | 123 BAKER STREET | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 158 yd | |
| Tesco | 110-112 BAKER STREET | 262 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | GROUND FLOOR, 116 BAKER STREET | 267 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | 11-15 MELCOMBE STREET | 443 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 215 yd | |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 428 yd | |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Marylebone) BALCOMBE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Francis Holland School IVOR PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 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.