Paddington Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 5QF 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 5QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1U 5QH, W1U 5QJ, W1U 5QQ, W1M 3RR, W1U 5QL, W1U 4JG, W1U 5ER, W1U 5JR, W1U 5ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1U 5QF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.6% 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 | 49.8% | 60.6% | 10.8% | 51.0% | 9.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 39.4% | -10.8% | 49.0% | -9.6% |
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 5QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% 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 | 65% | 71.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 21.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 67.6% | 64.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 25.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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 5QF this area, 8.7% 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 | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.5% | 72.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 38.4% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 0.8% | -5.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 83.1% | 74% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 33.3% 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 | 43.6% | 33.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -49.9% |
| European Union | 24% | 31% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 24.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 10.3% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 9.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 7.1% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.8% | 9.5% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% 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 | 42.2% | 33.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| 10+ Years | 24.4% | 18.1% | -6.3% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 15.7% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 21.3% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.9% | 76.7% | -35.8% |
| France | 11% | 0.3% | 10.7% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 7.9% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddington Street was 1166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% higher than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Paddington Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 56th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Paddington Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2001-03-12 | £3,544,095 |
| 5 Paddington Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 1997-07-31 | £1,880,315 |
W1U 5QF 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,563 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 | 3,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,604 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 | 3,706 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 | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 962 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 | 175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,630 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 | 1,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,748 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 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,596 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 | 322 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Senior School 100 Marylebone Lane , Marylebone W1U 2QU | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School Clarence Gate , Ivor Place NW1 6XR | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlotta | 77 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 20 yd | |
| Home Marylebone | 79 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 21 yd | |
| Lita | 7 PADDINGTON STREET | 22 yd | |
| Opso | 10 PADDINGTON STREET | 32 yd | |
| Kima Restaurant | 57 PADDINGTON STREET | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 298 yd | |
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 344 yd | |
| Lucky Saint | 58 DEVONSHIRE STREET | 643 yd | |
| Harry'S Bar | 30-34 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE | 694 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMP Athletic | FIRST FLOOR, 14 BEAUMONT MEWS | 114 yd | |
| Shushi Shop | 67-69 WEYMOUTH STREET | 146 yd | |
| Etnacoffee | 54 BAKER STREET | 340 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 1 GEORGE STREET | 368 yd | |
| Shawarma And More | 123 BAKER STREET | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 167 yd | |
| Tesco | 110-112 BAKER STREET | 320 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | GROUND FLOOR, 116 BAKER STREET | 321 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 379 yd | |
| Tesco | 11-15 MELCOMBE STREET | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 162 yd | |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 444 yd | |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Marylebone) BALCOMBE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 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.