Riding House Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1W 7DY 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 Riding House Street, London, W1W 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1W 7DX, W1W 7SZ, W1W 7PL, W1W 7TA, W1W 7PN, W1W 7TQ, W1W 7PW, W1W 7PQ, W1W 7PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1W 7DY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 56.6% | 13.2% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 56.6% | 43.4% | -13.2% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 7DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 67.1% | 67.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 22.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 55.8% | 59.9% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 25.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 7DY this area, 6.1% 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 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 59.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 14.8% | 5.6% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 67.9% | 72.4% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 31.8% 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 | 41% | 31.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -51.4% |
| European Union | 22.4% | 38.2% | 15.8% | 6.1% | 32.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 8.0% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.5% 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 | 40.4% | 31.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -51.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14.7% | 16.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 16% | 10.6% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 21.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 18.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 20.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47% | 76.7% | -29.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 12.6% | 0.4% | 12.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riding House Street was 754.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riding House Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 90th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 357.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Riding House Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2018-09-04 | £31,685 |
| 31 Riding House Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2012-02-01 | £829,167 |
| 31 Riding House Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2005-07-01 | £1,504,767 |
| Second Floor Flat 31 Riding House Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2002-03-14 | £596,877 |
| 31 Riding House Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1996-01-19 | £1,015,306 |
W1W 7DY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 7DY 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 7DY 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) | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 61 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 35 |
| Other | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,018 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 | 2,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,006 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 | 4,139 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 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,475 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 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,839 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 | 189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 280 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archetype Coffee | GROUND FLOOR, 31 RIDING HOUSE STREET | 2 yd | |
| Riding House Cafe | 43 GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET | 29 yd | |
| Scandinavian Kitchen | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 61 GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET | 31 yd | |
| Yorkshire Grey Public House | 46 LANGHAM STREET | 50 yd | |
| Kings Arms Public House | 68 GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET | 51 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Cocktail Club | PORTLAND HOUSE, 4 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 318 yd | |
| Whistle Punks | 52-53 EASTCASTLE STREET | 318 yd | |
| One Tun | 58-60 Goodge Street | 323 yd | |
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 443 yd | |
| Reverend J W Simpson | 32-34 Goodge Street | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Attendant | 27A FOLEY STREET | 88 yd | |
| Psycle | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 76-78 MORTIMER STREET | 152 yd | |
| Rovi | 59 WELLS STREET | 201 yd | |
| We11 | 29 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 204 yd | |
| The Detox Kitchen | 10 MORTIMER STREET | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 178 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 249 yd | |
| IKEA Oxford Street | 216 OXFORD STREET | 391 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 447 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 1 BERNERS STREET | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 303 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 317 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Oxford Circus) GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 510 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.