Chiltern Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1U 6NW 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 Chiltern Street, London, W1U 6NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1U 6NP, W1U 6DW, W1U 6NN, W1U 6EQ, W1U 6NL, W1U 5AB, W1U 6DR, W1U 6DS, W1U 4HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W1U 6NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 53.4% | 53.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 34.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 61.5% | 60% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6NW this area, 5.4% 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 72.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 12.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.2% | 72.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 38.6% |
| Other | 16.6% | 2.3% | -14.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 76.4% | 69.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 34.8% 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 | 51% | 34.8% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -48.4% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 27.9% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 21.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.5% 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 | 49.3% | 34.7% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -48.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 22.4% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 20.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 16.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47% | 76.7% | -29.7% |
| France | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Turkey | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 10.8% | 0.3% | 10.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 8.6% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chiltern Street was 565.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Chiltern Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 114th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Chiltern Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2002-12-06 | £1,774,031 |
W1U 6NW 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 6NW 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 64 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,829 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 | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,358 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 | 3,443 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 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 756 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 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,465 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 | 1,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,011 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 | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,456 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 | 350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School Clarence Gate , Ivor Place NW1 6XR | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road , NW1 5HT | - not rated | 522 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , London W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Business School Sussex Place , Regent's Park NW1 4SA | - not rated | 695 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest Burgers | 31 PADDINGTON STREET | 36 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 76A CHILTERN STREET | 46 yd | |
| Rosa'S Thai Cafe | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 100 BAKER STREET | 48 yd | |
| 106 Baker Street | 48 yd | ||
| Tasty Inn | 34 PADDINGTON STREET | 50 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerhouse Pub | 56 BLANDFORD STREET | 305 yd | |
| Clarette | 44 BLANDFORD STREET | 332 yd | |
| The Sir John Balcombe Pub | BASEMENT, 21 BALCOMBE STREET | 540 yd | |
| Burlock And Fam Bar | 31 DUKE STREET | 767 yd | |
| Concept Club | 37 DUKE STREET | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma And More | 123 BAKER STREET | 152 yd | |
| Wok To Walk | 129 BAKER STREET | 164 yd | |
| Etnacoffee | 54 BAKER STREET | 232 yd | |
| Tart Modern | UNIT B AND UNIT C, BAKER STREET STATION, MARYLEBONE ROAD | 284 yd | |
| Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery | 222 BAKER STREET | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 110-112 BAKER STREET | 53 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | GROUND FLOOR, 116 BAKER STREET | 66 yd | |
| Tesco Baker St Express | 55 BAKER STREET | 237 yd | |
| Tesco | 11-15 MELCOMBE STREET | 264 yd | |
| Waitrose Supermarket | 98-101 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 341 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite | 51 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street) BAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 335 yd | |
| Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed) Crawford Street | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Marylebone) BALCOMBE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| The Landmark London Hotel Health Club MARYLEBONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 565 yd | |
| Francis Holland School IVOR PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 607 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.