New Cavendish Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1W 6YN 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 6YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1W 6YL, W1W 6YR, W1W 6YH, W1W 6YX, W1T 4JR, W1T 4JW, W1T 4JL, W1T 4JJ, W1T 4JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1W 6YN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.7% | 49.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6YN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.6% 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 | 75.8% | 73.6% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 35.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 14.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 59.6% | 53.3% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 6YN this area, 5.2% 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 71.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.6% | 71.4% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 37.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% 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 | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 20.1% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 18.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 65.9% | 46.1% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -35.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, just 39.4% 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 | 46.2% | 39.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 17.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 28.4% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 22.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.2% 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 | 45.5% | 39.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 23.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 10% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 19.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 11.3% | 0.2% | 11.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Cavendish Street was 257.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
New Cavendish Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Marylebone and the 243rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1999-09-17 | £230,100 |
W1W 6YN 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 6YN 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 | 138 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 205 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Education | 44 |
| Other | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,177 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 | 2,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School 74 Stanhope Street , Camden NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 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 | - not rated | 973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,773 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 | 382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 542 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracked Coffee Co | 154 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 2 yd | |
| Kasa Cafe | 150 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 10 yd | |
| Santa Maria | 160 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 14 yd | |
| Ragam South Indian Restaurant | 57 CLEVELAND STREET | 44 yd | |
| Nua | 55 CLEVELAND STREET | 49 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 184 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 28 Maple Street | 208 yd | |
| One Tun | 58-60 Goodge Street | 269 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | 68-70 Whitfield Street | 275 yd | |
| The Grafton Arms | 72 Grafton Way | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUDCHA | 168 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 37 yd | |
| The Attendant | 27A FOLEY STREET | 182 yd | |
| Orient Xpress | 82 Cleveland Street | 195 yd | |
| Mount Olive Fish and Chips | 82 Cleveland Street | 195 yd | |
| LANTANA DL78 | 78 Charlotte Street | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 112 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 297 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 321 yd | |
| Mini H Mart | 115 Tottenham Court Road | 378 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 329 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| Warren Sports Pitch THE WARREN THE WARREN WHITFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 400 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Regent'S Gym (Closed) Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 542 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.