Norfolk Place is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 1QL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Place, London, W2 1QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 1QA, W2 1QP, W2 1QH, W2 1QQ, W2 1QN, W2 1NT, W2 1RD, W2 1QY, W2 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W2 1QL is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 42% | 46.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 58% | 53.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 W2 1QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 53.8% | 60.5% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 20.3% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 40.7% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.4% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 18.6% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 21.5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 45.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.8% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 59.1% | 50.3% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 8.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 10.2% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 40.9% | 48.5% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 17% | 18.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 14.4% | 8.2% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 18% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.5% 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 | 37.5% | 48.7% | 11.2% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14% | 27.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 7.3% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.7% | 7.3% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 19.6% | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Place was 292.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Norfolk Place has the 35th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park and the 214th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Norfolk Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,749,999 | 2020-05-07 | £8,189,383 |
| 10 Norfolk Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,749,999 | 2020-05-07 | £8,189,383 |
| 11 Norfolk Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,749,999 | 2020-05-07 | £8,189,383 |
| Third Floor Flat 12 Norfolk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2015-11-27 | £351,295 |
| Third Floor Flat 12 Norfolk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2014-02-13 | £347,484 |
The percentage of student residents living in W2 1QL 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,454 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 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James & St John Church of England Primary School 4 Craven Terrace , W2 3QD | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Enford Street , W1H 1DL | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH | 3out of 4 | 956 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 | 309 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 517 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 | 3,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,869 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,949 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 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 39 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School 1 Nutford Place , London W1H 5YZ | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught House School 47 Connaught Square , Westminster W2 2HL | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon London International School 33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU | - not rated | 928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal Indian Tandoori | 8 NORFOLK PLACE | 7 yd | |
| Cafe Panach | GROUND FLOOR, 12 NORFOLK PLACE | 16 yd | |
| Frontline Club | 13 NORFOLK PLACE | 36 yd | |
| CAWNPORE | 32 NORFOLK PLACE | 37 yd | |
| Kioskaf? | 31 NORFOLK PLACE | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewdog Paddington | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 217 yd | |
| Grand Union | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 217 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 264 yd | |
| Lockhouse Pub | 3 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 290 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO WINGS | 11 SALE PLACE | 225 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 264 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 5 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 269 yd | |
| Bagel Factory | 175 PRAED STREET | 283 yd | |
| Paddington Biryani | 12 SUSSEX PLACE | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | UNIT 8, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 225 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 258 EDGWARE ROAD | 409 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | GROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 410 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNIT R17, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 410 yd | |
| Waitrose | 168-176 EDGWARE ROAD | 487 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 113 yd |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 174 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (London Metropole) HARBET ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 375 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) Paddington Green | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| King Solomon Academy PENFOLD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 595 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Marble Arch) GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 710 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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.