South Wharf Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 1JB is located in the Hyde Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Wharf Road, London, W2 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 1JD, W2 1NR, W2 1QT, W2 1JE, W2 1JJ, W2 1RG, W2 1AL, W2 1JL, W2 1JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 1JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.4% | 51% | 14.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 63.6% | 49% | -14.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 W2 1JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 60.5% | 64.3% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 30.7% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 57.8% | 63.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 W2 1JB this area, 6.4% 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 72.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 6.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 72.2% | 24.2% | 33.8% | 38.4% |
| Other | 16.9% | 2.5% | -14.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 11.6% |
| Indian | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 38.9% | 35.2% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 21.7% | 11.6% | -10.1% | 0.6% | 11.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 10% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
In this area, just 15.8% 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 | 28.9% | 15.8% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -67.4% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 21.5% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 45.2% | 39.3% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 33.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 15.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.1% 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 | 28% | 15.8% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -67.4% |
| 10+ Years | 28.3% | 11.1% | -17.2% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 18.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 15.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.9% | 20.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 18.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 34.2% | 20.6% | 1.9% | 32.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26.6% | 76.7% | -50.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 6.1% | 0.2% | 5.9% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 6.7% | 0.1% | 6.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 6.1% | 0.2% | 5.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Wharf Road was 109.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
South Wharf Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Hyde Park and the 169th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.1%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 Westcliffe Apartments, 1 South Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2025-03-14 | £848,692 |
| 613 Westcliffe Apartments, 1 South Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-01-24 | £487,545 |
| 313 Westcliffe Apartments, 1 South Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2024-01-19 | £729,819 |
| 509 Westcliffe Apartments, 1 South Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £502,000 | 2023-10-18 | £408,055 |
| 204 Westcliffe Apartments, 1 South Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-08-31 | £453,647 |
W2 1JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
W2 1JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 W2 1JB 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 | 110 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minerva Academy 33-35 Praed Street , W2 1NR | - not rated | 39 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,752 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,872 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School Room, 7th Floor at St Mary's Education Unit Praed Street , St Mary's Hospital W2 1NY | - not rated | 285 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit Praed Street , 7th Floor, Great Western Ward, Qqm W W2 1NY | - not rated | 285 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park School The Long Garden , St George's Field W2 2AX | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ravenstone House School The Long Garden , Albion Street W2 2AX | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantasia Palace | 28 PRAED STREET | 41 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 57 PRAED STREET | 58 yd | |
| Jc Decaux | SECOND FLOOR, SUMMIT HOUSE, 27 SALE PLACE | 72 yd | |
| Yamany corner | 8-9 SALE PLACE | 99 yd | |
| Vela Brasserie | 8 SALE PLACE | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewdog Paddington | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 2 yd | |
| Grand Union | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 2 yd | |
| Lockhouse Pub | 3 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 105 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 419 yd | |
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hola Guacamole | 7 HARBET ROAD | 104 yd | |
| GO WINGS | 11 SALE PLACE | 140 yd | |
| Greggs | GROUND FLOOR, 10 PRAED STREET | 145 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 5 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 180 yd | |
| Tankys Burgers Edgware Ltd | 256B EDGWARE ROAD | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | UNIT 8, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 14 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 258 EDGWARE ROAD | 202 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 318-324 EDGWARE ROAD | 288 yd | |
| Waitrose | 168-176 EDGWARE ROAD | 405 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | GROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 493 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 140 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (London Metropole) HARBET ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 160 yd |
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| King Solomon Academy PENFOLD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 378 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) Paddington Green | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Marble Arch) GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School NUTFORD PLACE | 652 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 | 1.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 99.0% |
| Median download speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.