Wardour Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1V 3HD is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wardour Street, London, W1V 3HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1D 6QL, W1D 6QN, W1D 6PJ, W1D 6DL, W1D 6DF, W1D 6JN, W1D 6PG, W1D 6DW, W1D 6PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1V 3HD is primarily male, with 61.9% of the population 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 | 40.6% | 38.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -12.9% |
| Male | 59.4% | 61.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 12.9% |
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 W1V 3HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 58.1% | 70.7% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 19.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 49.2% | 60.6% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 61.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 2.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 61.4% | 21.8% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Other | 21.3% | 5.1% | -16.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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 | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 35.7% | 14.5% | -21.2% | 0.7% | 13.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 43.1% | 56.5% | 13.4% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 36.5% 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 | 36.5% | 36.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 17% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.5% | 22.7% | -16.8% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.4% 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 | 35.2% | 35.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -47.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 21.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.1% | 14.9% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 16% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 11.7% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 76.7% | -27.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wardour Street was 9662.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2809.3% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Wardour Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 6th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1653.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 85.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Kee Chinese Restaurant, 19 Wardour Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2000-05-19 | £3,717,360 |
W1V 3HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 77 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,039 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 | 3,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 47 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,358 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 | 2,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 688 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 955 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street , WC1E 7HT | - not rated | 1,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant | 23 WARDOUR STREET | 11 yd | |
| Cafe Tpt | 21 WARDOUR STREET | 14 yd | |
| O'Neills Public House | 33 WARDOUR STREET | 21 yd | |
| Old Town 97 | 19 WARDOUR STREET | 23 yd | |
| Bubblewrap | GROUND FLOOR, 24 WARDOUR STREET | 27 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse 5 | 5 LISLE STREET | 56 yd | |
| Coyote Ugly Camden Limited | 50 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 59 yd | |
| Lio London | 3-4 COVENTRY STREET | 74 yd | |
| Coyote Ugly Saloon | 36 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 83 yd | |
| The Casino At The Empire | 5-6 LEICESTER SQUARE | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | ASTORIA HOUSE, 62 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 56 yd | |
| Vegan | BASEMENT, 3-5 WARDOUR STREET | 65 yd | |
| New Golden Gate | 16 LISLE STREET | 123 yd | |
| Monga | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 12 MACCLESFIELD STREET | 128 yd | |
| Yi Fang | 104 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 288 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 321 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 528 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2-4 DEAN STREET | 552 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Third Space Health Club (Soho) BREWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 268 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 333 yd |
| Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre @ Hotel Cafe Royal REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 402 yd | |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Marshall Street Leisure Centre MARSHALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Carnaby Street) KINGLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 615 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.