Clay Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 6AH 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 2015-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clay Street, London, W1U 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1U 6HN, W1U 6LF, W1U 6LG, W1H 1LF, W1U 6BE, W1U 6BB, W1U 6HL, W1U 6HH, W1U 6QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1U 6AH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 47% | 47.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53% | 52.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 6AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 36.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 58.9% | 63.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| 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 6AH this area, 2% 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 70.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.7% | 70.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 67.6% | 62.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 37.8% 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 | 41.5% | 37.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 20.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 20.3% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13% | 7.2% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.4% 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 | 38.3% | 37.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -45.5% |
| 10+ Years | 13.8% | 22.4% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 11.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 14.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| France | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Germany | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 8.1% | 0.5% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Street was 613.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Clay Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 104th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 216.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clay Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,649,805 | 2024-05-24 | £3,343,205 |
| 5 Clay Street, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £3,930,000 | 2015-07-09 | £4,031,289 |
W1U 6AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 6AH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W1U 6AH 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,275 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 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 588 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 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,494 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 | 1,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,202 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 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Community School 7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN | - not rated | 138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , London W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School Clarence Gate , Ivor Place NW1 6XR | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Halcyon London International School 33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Broadley Terrace , NW1 6LG | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Cafe | 13A CRAWFORD STREET | 56 yd | |
| Love Pinsa. | 13D CRAWFORD STREET | 56 yd | |
| Emissa Cafe | 13D CRAWFORD STREET | 56 yd | |
| Burj Al Arab/Arabesque | 13C CRAWFORD STREET | 56 yd | |
| Ishtar Restaurant | 10C CRAWFORD STREET | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 295 yd | |
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 366 yd | |
| The Sir John Balcombe Pub | BASEMENT, 21 BALCOMBE STREET | 536 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 741 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etnacoffee | 54 BAKER STREET | 206 yd | |
| Shawarma And More | 123 BAKER STREET | 246 yd | |
| Boxcar Baker & Deli | 7A WYNDHAM PLACE | 258 yd | |
| Wok To Walk | 129 BAKER STREET | 260 yd | |
| My Godo | 1 KENDALL PLACE | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 168 yd | |
| Tesco | 110-112 BAKER STREET | 193 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | GROUND FLOOR, 116 BAKER STREET | 217 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 GEORGE STREET | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | 11-15 MELCOMBE STREET | 346 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 167 yd |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Marylebone) BALCOMBE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| The Landmark London Hotel Health Club MARYLEBONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School NUTFORD PLACE | 454 yd | |
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 546 yd | |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Marble Arch) GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 601 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.