New Cavendish Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1W 6XL 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 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1W 6XN, W1W 6XA, W1W 6JQ, W1W 6LA, W1B 1NE, W1N 3AF, W1B 1NG, W1B 1AJ, W1W 6JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1W 6XL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 46.2% | 48.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53.8% | 51.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 6XL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 49.5% | 57.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 31.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 56.3% | 57.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6XL this area, 9.2% 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 72.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 72.1% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 38.3% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.1% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 13% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 60.7% | 67% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Arab | 7.2% | 0.5% | -6.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 36% 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 | 47.5% | 36% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 28.5% | 15.6% | 6.1% | 22.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 3.5% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.8% 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 | 46.2% | 36% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 21.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 17.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.4% | 76.7% | -25.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 11.9% | 0.3% | 11.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Cavendish Street was 587.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Cavendish Street has the 36th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 110th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 167.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

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 2 94 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,825,000 | 2024-09-03 | £2,543,823 |
| Flat 1 94 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2023-01-16 | £742,085 |
| Flat 3 94 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-12-20 | £907,910 |
| Flat 4 94 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2017-12-11 | £997,147 |
| Flat 2 94 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2013-06-10 | £2,157,626 |
W1W 6XL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 6XL 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 6XL 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 73 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,974 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 | 2,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,251 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 | 525 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,323 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 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,756 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 | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,238 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 | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 79 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eifa International School 36 Portland Place , W1B 1LS | - not rated | 84 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 164 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 248 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mycafe - The Harley Building | 77-79 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 46 yd | |
| The Ground Floor Cafe | GROUND FLOOR, 77-79 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 46 yd | |
| Healthcare By Ch&Co Catering Ltd | 24 PORTLAND PLACE | 56 yd | |
| Stag'S Head Public House | 102 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 59 yd | |
| Tzatziki | STAGS HEAD, 102 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Saint | 58 DEVONSHIRE STREET | 295 yd | |
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 430 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 483 yd | |
| The London Cocktail Club | PORTLAND HOUSE, 4 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 533 yd | |
| Be At One | 94 WIMPOLE STREET | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan Fitzrovia | YALDING HOUSE, 152-156 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 140 yd | |
| The Attendant | 27A FOLEY STREET | 256 yd | |
| Psycle | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 76-78 MORTIMER STREET | 290 yd | |
| MUDCHA | 168 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 381 yd | |
| Orient Xpress | 82 Cleveland Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 239 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 268 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 442 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 EUSTON ROAD | 462 yd | |
| IKEA Oxford Street | 216 OXFORD STREET | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 74 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 83 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 253 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 351 yd | |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Marylebone) Bulstrode Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Hinde Street Methodist Church THAYER STREET | 627 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.