Overview of W1W 6UB

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Hanson Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1W 6UB 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 Hanson Street, London, W1W 6UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W1W 6UD, W1W 6UA, W1W 6UF, W1W 6HT, W1W 6TZ, W1W 6TJ, W1W 6TL, W1W 6HU, W1W 6TY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1W 6UB 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.9%48.7%-3.2% 51.0% -2.3%
Male48.1%51.3%3.2% 49.0% 2.3%

Partnership Status

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 6UB, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single61.7%55.6%-6.1% 37.9% 17.7%
Married: Opposite sex18.9%28.3%9.4% 44.2% -15.9%
Married: Same sex3.3%0%-3.3% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated4.4%0.6%-3.8% 2.2% -1.6%
Divorced6.1%12.2%6.1% 9.1% 3.1%
Widowed5.6%3.3%-2.3% 6.1% -2.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55%54.3%-0.7% 48.4% 5.9%
Good health24.3%25.9%1.6% 33.6% -7.7%
Fair health10.6%11.2%0.6% 12.7% -1.5%
Bad health7.4%6.6%-0.8% 4.0% 2.6%
Very bad health2.6%2%-0.6% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.3%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 Levels6.7%6.1%-0.6% 13.4% -7.3%
Apprenticeship0.6%3.9%3.3% 5.3% -1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.2%13.8%6.6% 16.9% -3.1%
Degree or Similar52.8%53.6%0.8% 33.8% 19.8%
Other12.2%2.2%-10.0% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%0%-1.6% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese3.2%3.5%0.3% 0.7% 2.8%
Indian2.6%1.5%-1.1% 3.1% -1.6%
Pakistani0%1%1.0% 2.7% -1.7%
Other Asian2.6%3.5%0.9% 1.6% 1.9%
Black African4.2%3.5%-0.7% 2.5% 1.0%
Black Caribbean1.1%3%1.9% 1.0% 2.0%
Other Black3.7%0.5%-3.2% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%1%0.5% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African1.6%0.5%-1.1% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.1%3.5%2.4% 0.8% 2.7%
White75.7%72.2%-3.5% 81.4% -9.2%
Arab1.1%3.5%2.4% 0.6% 2.9%
Other0.5%2.5%2.0% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom55%48.2%-6.8% 83.2% -35.0%
European Union14.3%18.3%4.0% 6.1% 12.2%
Rest of Europe7.9%10.7%2.8% 0.8% 9.9%
Africa7.4%3.6%-3.8% 2.7% 0.9%
Middle East and Asia7.4%10.7%3.3% 5.6% 5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.3%8.6%3.3% 1.3% 7.3%
Oceania2.6%0%-2.6% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK52.9%48.2%-4.7% 83.2% -35.0%
10+ Years8.5%26.4%17.9% 9.8% 16.6%
5-10 Years3.7%6.6%2.9% 2.9% 3.7%
2-5 Years9.5%6.6%-2.9% 2.2% 4.4%
Less than 2 years25.4%12.2%-13.2% 1.9% 10.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.8% 76.7% -10.9%
Ireland2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
France4.1% 0.3% 3.8%
Germany1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Italy2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1% 0.4% 0.6%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Other EU countries4.6% 1.5% 3.1%
Turkey1% 0.1% 0.9%
Other Europe2.6% 0.2% 2.4%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
North America and the Caribbean4.1% 0.3% 3.8%
Central and South America1% 0.2% 0.8%
No passport held4.1% 13.5% -9.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.1% 37.2% -7.1%
Christian46.4% 46.2% 0.2%
Buddhist2% 0.5% 1.5%
Muslim9.7% 6.5% 3.2%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Not answered11.2% 6.0% 5.2%

Safety

Is Hanson Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W1W 6UB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hanson Street are based on 159 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hanson Street, London, W1W 6UB

Estimated Average Property Prices for W1W 6UB

Average Price
£493,428
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£493,428
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hanson Street

Average Price
£747,137
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£2,790,650
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£615,885
Other
£3,222,754

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hanson Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 11 Cloutsham House, 14 Hanson Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£390,0002019-11-12 £360,036
Flat 4 Cloutsham House, 14 Hanson Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£350,0002007-08-29 £565,441
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W1W 6UB

Employment

W1W 6UB 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 6UB 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 6UB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee55
Retired32
Self-Employed29
Student (economically inactive)14
Long-Term Sick or disabled13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Part-Time Employee9
Looking after home or family8
Other5
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Other19
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Information and communication17
Education12
Financial and insurance activities11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Human health and social work activities6
Transport and storage4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Real estate activities3
Administrative and support service activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,709 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 2,013 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 2,509 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 4,162 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 4,251 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Souls CofE Primary School
Foley Street , W1W 7JJ
3out of 4 256 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF
4out of 4 845 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX
3out of 4 872 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF
3out of 4 1,198 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Christ Church School
Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD
3out of 4 1,313 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 806 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY
3out of 4 1,353 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 1,794 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 2,651 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 2,682 yd Community school No Girls More About School

16 plus

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 1,518 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 1,777 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 1,852 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,914 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,513 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 2,072 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 4,070 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,899 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eifa International School
36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS
- not rated 206 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Portland Place School
56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ
- not rated 235 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Southbank International School Westminster
63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR
- not rated 346 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Queen's College, London
43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT
- not rated 453 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
University of Westminster
309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW
- not rated 455 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Crudo CevicheriaBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 21 FOLEY STREET56 yd
Harris And HooleBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 136-138 NEW CAVENDISH STREET58 yd
Banh Mi Town29 HANSON STREET62 yd
Cin Cin21A FOLEY STREET63 yd
Kin22 FOLEY STREET64 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lore Of The Land4 Conway Street268 yd
One Tun58-60 Goodge Street278 yd
Simmons Bar28 Maple Street300 yd
The Carpenters Arms68-70 Whitfield Street365 yd
Reverend J W Simpson32-34 Goodge Street383 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Attendant27A FOLEY STREET88 yd
MUDCHA168 NEW CAVENDISH STREET130 yd
Caravan FitzroviaYALDING HOUSE, 152-156 GREAT PORTLAND STREET207 yd
The Detox Kitchen10 MORTIMER STREET233 yd
Orient Xpress82 Cleveland Street263 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET100 yd
Sainsbury's31-35 MORTIMER STREET242 yd
Sainsbury'sBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET330 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd10-16 Goodge Street440 yd
Mini H Mart115 Tottenham Court Road474 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street)
CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH
health and fitness suite, swimming pool280 yd
Central Club (Closed)
Portland Place
health and fitness suite334 yd
Destination Health And Fitness (Closed)
42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street
health and fitness suite338 yd
Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed)
BERNERS STREET
health and fitness suite346 yd
Chuan Spa Health Club
1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool386 yd
University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre
REGENT STREET
health and fitness suite445 yd
Barrecore Mayfair
CAVENDISH SQUARE
462 yd
Warren Sports Pitch
THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE
artificial grass pitch490 yd
The London Edition
BERNERS STREET
health and fitness suite497 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road)
179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool498 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed64.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed63 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.