Foley Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1W 7TL 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 Foley Street, London, W1W 7TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1W 7ED, W1W 7TH, W1W 7QY, W1W 7TW, W1W 7EE, W1W 6DS, W1W 6DU, W1W 7EF, W1W 6TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1W 7TL is primarily male, with 60.4% of the population 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 | 41.1% | 39.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -11.4% |
| Male | 58.9% | 60.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 11.4% |
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 7TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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 | 55.1% | 70.1% | 15.0% | 37.9% | 32.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 22.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 61.2% | 62.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 30.5% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 5.5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7TL this area, 5.8% 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 70.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 12.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.7% | 70.1% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 15.7% | 4.5% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 75.1% | 71.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Arab | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 38.3% 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 | 46.4% | 38.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| European Union | 17.7% | 25.7% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 19.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 9.1% | 0% | -9.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.2% 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 | 45.9% | 38.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 18.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 4.8% | -11.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 23.6% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Germany | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foley Street was 159.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the Marylebone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Foley Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Marylebone and the 259th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Foley Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £82,000,000 | 2023-03-24 | £65,209,928 |
| 33 Foley Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £70,700,000 | 2017-06-30 | £56,692,701 |
| 33 Foley Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £66,000,000 | 2015-08-12 | £61,895,122 |
W1W 7TL 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 7TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7TL 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 | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,049 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 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 4,063 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 | 4,164 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 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 74 Stanhope Street , NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,412 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 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,652 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 | 1,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,526 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 | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,833 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 | 211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Place School 56-58 Portland Place , W1B 1NJ | - not rated | 278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 362 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Westminster 63-65 Portland Place , London W1B 1QR | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College, London 43-49 Harley Street , W1G 8BT | - not rated | 415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | GROUND FLOOR, 37 FOLEY STREET | 24 yd | |
| Sergio'S | 84-84A GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET | 32 yd | |
| Meraki | 80-82 GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET | 34 yd | |
| Cin Cin | 21A FOLEY STREET | 37 yd | |
| Kin | 22 FOLEY STREET | 37 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Tun | 58-60 Goodge Street | 256 yd | |
| Whistle Punks | 52-53 EASTCASTLE STREET | 343 yd | |
| Lore Of The Land | 4 Conway Street | 365 yd | |
| Reverend J W Simpson | 32-34 Goodge Street | 384 yd | |
| The London Cocktail Club | PORTLAND HOUSE, 4 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Attendant | 27A FOLEY STREET | 38 yd | |
| The Detox Kitchen | 10 MORTIMER STREET | 174 yd | |
| Rovi | 59 WELLS STREET | 208 yd | |
| MUDCHA | 168 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 211 yd | |
| Psycle | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 76-78 MORTIMER STREET | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 31-35 MORTIMER STREET | 159 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET | 192 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 202 GREAT PORTLAND STREET | 413 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 10-16 Goodge Street | 448 yd | |
| IKEA Oxford Street | 216 OXFORD STREET | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Health And Fitness (Closed) 42-48 42-48 Great Portland Street | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Agua At Sanderson Hotel (Closed) BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Great Portland Street) CAVENDISH MEWS NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Chuan Spa Health Club 1C 1C PORTLAND PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 yd |
| Central Club (Closed) Portland Place | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| University Of Westminster Sports And Leisure Centre REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Barrecore Mayfair CAVENDISH SQUARE | 393 yd | |
| The London Edition BERNERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Easygym (London Oxford Street) The Plaza The Plaza Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Tottenham Court Road) 179A 179A TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 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.