Luxborough Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 5BQ 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 Luxborough Street, London, W1U 5BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1U 5AT, W1U 5EN, W1U 5AU, W1M 3FF, W1U 5EL, W1U 5LH, W1U 5BS, W1U 5LF, W1U 5AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W1U 5BQ 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 | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 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 5BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.2% 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 | 68.1% | 68.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 30.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 21.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 54.3% | 58.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 28% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 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.
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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 5.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.4% | 17.9% | -6.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 60.7% | 23.6% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 14.7% | 2.3% | -12.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42% 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 | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 10.5% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 63.9% | 42% | -21.9% | 81.4% | -39.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 38.6% 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 | 46.2% | 38.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 19.3% | 14.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 30.1% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 24.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.4% 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 | 44.8% | 38.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| 10+ Years | 21.5% | 23.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 29.2% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 27.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Luxborough Street was 192.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Luxborough Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 Albert Mansions Luxborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-08-07 | £965,639 |
| Flat 10 Albert Mansions Luxborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2023-09-20 | £845,636 |
| Flat 6 Albert Mansions Luxborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £867,000 | 2023-04-28 | £695,227 |
| Flat 15 Albert Mansions Luxborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2021-03-24 | £1,453,436 |
| Flat 14 Albert Mansions Luxborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2021-03-01 | £1,101,088 |
W1U 5BQ 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 5BQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,647 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 | 3,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,479 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 | 3,590 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 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 938 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 | 243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,500 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 | 1,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,826 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 | 1,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,612 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 | 331 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School Clarence Gate , Ivor Place NW1 6XR | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hellenic Centre | 16-18 PADDINGTON STREET | 77 yd | |
| Marylebone Campus | UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER, 35 MARYLEBONE ROAD | 81 yd | |
| C Lane Coffee & Salon | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 19 PADDINGTON STREET | 95 yd | |
| Opso | 10 PADDINGTON STREET | 105 yd | |
| Lita | 7 PADDINGTON STREET | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 369 yd | |
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 388 yd | |
| The Sir John Balcombe Pub | BASEMENT, 21 BALCOMBE STREET | 648 yd | |
| Lucky Saint | 58 DEVONSHIRE STREET | 727 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMP Athletic | FIRST FLOOR, 14 BEAUMONT MEWS | 231 yd | |
| Shushi Shop | 67-69 WEYMOUTH STREET | 276 yd | |
| Shawarma And More | 123 BAKER STREET | 284 yd | |
| Wok To Walk | 129 BAKER STREET | 288 yd | |
| Tart Modern | UNIT B AND UNIT C, BAKER STREET STATION, MARYLEBONE ROAD | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | GROUND FLOOR, 116 BAKER STREET | 222 yd | |
| Tesco | 110-112 BAKER STREET | 231 yd | |
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 282 yd | |
| Tesco | 11-15 MELCOMBE STREET | 356 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 378 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 143 yd | |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 555 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Marylebone) BALCOMBE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Francis Holland School IVOR PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| The Landmark London Hotel Health Club MARYLEBONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 706 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.