Devonshire Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1W 5DZ is located in the West End 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 Devonshire Street, London, W1W 5DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1W 5EF, W1W 5HB, W1W 5DT, W1W 5EA, W1B 1NS, W1B 1NT, W1B 1NU, W1W 5BJ, W1W 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1W 5DZ is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 55.6% | 45.1% | -10.5% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 44.4% | 54.9% | 10.5% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 W1W 5DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.6% 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 | 66.5% | 78.6% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 40.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 7.7% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -36.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 57.3% | 60.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 34.1% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around W1W 5DZ this area, 2.5% 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 79%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -13.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.8% | 79% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 45.2% |
| Other | 12.8% | 4.2% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 24.6% | 19.5% | 1.6% | 23.0% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 55.1% | 50% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, just 22.6% 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 | 32% | 22.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -60.6% |
| European Union | 19.1% | 23.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 40.3% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 34.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 22.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.1% 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 | 29.2% | 23% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -60.2% |
| 10+ Years | 20.8% | 13.1% | -7.7% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.7% | 4.1% | -15.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 14.8% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 45.1% | 26.6% | 1.9% | 43.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.7% | 76.7% | -45.0% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 27.6% | 0.3% | 27.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 31.7% | 6.0% | 25.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Street was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Devonshire Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 36th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 6 Goodwood Court, 54 - 57 Devonshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-12-10 | £377,038 |
| Flat 12 Goodwood Court, 54 - 57 Devonshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-25 | £386,918 |
| Flat 10 Goodwood Court, 54 - 57 Devonshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2019-10-16 | £728,728 |
| Flat 9 Goodwood Court, 54 - 57 Devonshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-12-21 | £175,498 |
| Flat 10 Goodwood Court, 54 - 57 Devonshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-08-18 | £223,448 |
W1W 5DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
W1W 5DZ 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 W1W 5DZ 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) | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Part-Time Employee | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,964 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 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,101 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 | 4,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,289 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 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,192 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 | 1,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road , NW1 5HT | - not rated | 426 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberica | 195 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 74 yd | |
| Kibele | 175-177 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 75 yd | |
| Honey & Smoke | 216 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 104 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 159 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 126 yd | |
| De Martino | 196-198 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Saint | 58 DEVONSHIRE STREET | 43 yd | |
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 389 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 443 yd | |
| Queens Head & Artichoke | 32 Albany Street | 450 yd | |
| The Grafton Arms | 72 Grafton Way | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan Fitzrovia | YALDING HOUSE, 152-156 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 230 yd | |
| Orient Xpress | 82 Cleveland Street | 324 yd | |
| Mount Olive Fish and Chips | 82 Cleveland Street | 324 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 350 Euston Road | 336 yd | |
| Wasabi | Regents Place, 350 Euston Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 118 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 EUSTON ROAD | 210 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 334 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road | 568 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 215 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Regent'S Place Health Club (Closed) TRITON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 515 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| St Marylebone Cofe School MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | 561 yd | |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| The Engine Room ST. BEDES HALL ST. BEDES HALL LITTLE ALBANY STREET | health and fitness suite | 625 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.