Hanson Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1W 6TA 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanson Street, London, W1W 6TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1W 6DS, W1W 6DU, W1W 6DP, W1W 6DR, W1W 6TF, W1W 6TU, W1W 6TG, W1W 6SE, W1W 6TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1W 6TA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.9% | 48.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 61.7% | 55.6% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 28.3% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 54.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 25.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 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.
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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 53.6% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 12.2% | 2.2% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 75.7% | 72.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 48.2% 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 | 55% | 48.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 18.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.9% | 10.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.4% 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 | 52.9% | 48.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 26.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 12.2% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanson Street was 374.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hanson Street has the 38th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 171st highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hanson Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2017-09-15 | £18,889 |
W1W 6TA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6TA 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 6TA 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,027 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 | 2,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,102 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 | 4,202 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 | 251 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,512 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 | 2,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 395 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kin | 22 FOLEY STREET | 3 yd | |
| Cin Cin | 21A FOLEY STREET | 5 yd | |
| Foleys | 23 FOLEY STREET | 10 yd | |
| Almost Saturday | GROUND FLOOR, 24-25 FOLEY STREET | 16 yd | |
| Broken Eggs | 24-25 FOLEY STREET | 16 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Tun | 58-60 Goodge Street | 269 yd | |
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 329 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 360 yd | |
| Whistle Punks | 52-53 EASTCASTLE STREET | 383 yd | |
| Reverend J W Simpson | 32-34 Goodge Street | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Attendant | 27A FOLEY STREET | 32 yd | |
| MUDCHA | 168 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 182 yd | |
| The Detox Kitchen | 10 MORTIMER STREET | 200 yd | |
| Caravan Fitzrovia | YALDING HOUSE, 152-156 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 236 yd | |
| Rovi | 59 WELLS STREET | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 152 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 195 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 375 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 450 yd | |
| IKEA Oxford Street | 216 OXFORD STREET | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 412 yd | |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 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.