Overview of W2 2JG

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Seymour Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 2JG 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 Seymour Street, London, W2 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W2 2JQ, W2 2JE, W2 2ER, W2 2EH, W2 2JJ, W2 2JH, W1H 5BW, W1H 5QJ, W1H 5QL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 2JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female44.1%51.9%7.8% 51.0% 0.9%
Male55.9%48.1%-7.8% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

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 2JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single46.6%45.9%-0.7% 37.9% 8.0%
Married: Opposite sex42.6%44.6%2.0% 44.2% 0.4%
Married: Same sex0.8%1.9%1.1% 0.3% 1.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.3%1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Separated3.6%1.9%-1.7% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced5.6%3.2%-2.4% 9.1% -5.9%
Widowed0.8%1.3%0.5% 6.1% -4.8%

Health

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 (96.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health64.6%65.4%0.8% 48.4% 17.0%
Good health27.7%31.3%3.6% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health6.8%2.2%-4.6% 12.7% -10.5%
Bad health0.3%1.1%0.8% 4.0% -2.9%
Very bad health0.6%0%-0.6% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 63.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications4.8%14.7%9.9% 18.2% -3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.8%1.9%-2.9% 9.6% -7.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8%3.2%-4.8% 13.4% -10.2%
Apprenticeship0.4%3.2%2.8% 5.3% -2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.6%10.9%1.3% 16.9% -6.0%
Degree or Similar55.8%63.5%7.7% 33.8% 29.7%
Other16.5%2.6%-13.9% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.6%3.2%2.6% 0.7% 2.5%
Indian1.6%8.1%6.5% 3.1% 5.0%
Pakistani3.9%5.4%1.5% 2.7% 2.7%
Other Asian6.8%5.4%-1.4% 1.6% 3.8%
Black African1%2.2%1.2% 2.5% -0.3%
Black Caribbean0.6%0.5%-0.1% 1.0% -0.5%
Other Black1.3%1.6%0.3% 0.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%3.8%2.5% 0.8% 3.0%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0.5%-0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other2.6%3.2%0.6% 0.8% 2.4%
White55.3%54.6%-0.7% 81.4% -26.8%
Roma0%1.6%1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Arab19.6%4.3%-15.3% 0.6% 3.7%
Other3.9%5.4%1.5% 1.6% 3.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom42.1%33.1%-9.0% 83.2% -50.1%
European Union18%19.7%1.7% 6.1% 13.6%
Rest of Europe2.9%9%6.1% 0.8% 8.2%
Africa5.5%2.8%-2.7% 2.7% 0.1%
Middle East and Asia23.8%24.7%0.9% 5.6% 19.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean7.1%7.9%0.8% 1.3% 6.6%
Oceania0.6%2.8%2.2% 0.3% 2.5%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK39.5%33%-6.5% 83.2% -50.2%
10+ Years15.8%24.6%8.8% 9.8% 14.8%
5-10 Years10.9%8.4%-2.5% 2.9% 5.5%
2-5 Years14.8%19.6%4.8% 2.2% 17.4%
Less than 2 years19%14.5%-4.5% 1.9% 12.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom48.6% 76.7% -28.1%
France6.1% 0.3% 5.8%
Germany3.9% 0.2% 3.7%
Italy3.9% 0.6% 3.3%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain2.2% 0.4% 1.8%
Romania3.3% 0.9% 2.4%
Other EU countries6.1% 1.5% 4.6%
Turkey0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Middle East3.9% 0.1% 3.8%
Eastern Asia3.9% 0.3% 3.6%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
South-East Asia1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
North America and the Caribbean5% 0.3% 4.7%
Central and South America1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Oceania2.8% 0.1% 2.7%
No passport held3.9% 13.5% -9.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.8% 37.2% -8.4%
Christian31.5% 46.2% -14.7%
Buddhist3.3% 0.5% 2.8%
Hindu3.8% 1.7% 2.1%
Jewish1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Muslim12% 6.5% 5.5%
Sikh2.2% 0.9% 1.3%
Not answered17.4% 6.0% 11.4%

Safety

Is Seymour Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seymour Street was 662.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% higher than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.

Seymour Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park and the 96th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 194.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£66,500
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W2 2JG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Seymour Street are based on 239 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Seymour Street, London, W2 2JG

Estimated Average Property Prices for W2 2JG

Average Price
£1,553,820
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,553,820
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Seymour Street

Average Price
£1,057,454
Semi-Detached
£2,670,427
Terraced
£3,163,434
Detached
£741,203
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,025,124
Other
£783,020

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Seymour Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 Westchester House Seymour Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,850,0002019-04-30 £1,631,479
Flat 7 Westchester House Seymour Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,050,0002019-03-01 £1,876,726
Flat 1 Westchester House Seymour Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,330,0002017-06-02 £1,066,496
Flat 4 Westchester House Seymour Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,930,0002014-07-31 £1,798,994
Flat 62 Westchester House 70-86 Seymour Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,999,9992014-01-06 £2,053,404
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W2 2JG

Employment

W2 2JG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.

The percentage of student residents living in W2 2JG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee59
Self-Employed30
Student (economically inactive)15
Looking after home or family13
Retired12
Part-Time Employee10
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities32
Accommodation and food service activities20
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles13
Other12
Administrative and support service activities10
Real estate activities9
Information and communication8
Education7
Construction7
Human health and social work activities5
Transport and storage5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Manufacturing2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 1,282 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 3,247 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 3,301 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne Children's Centre
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 3,329 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
2out of 4 3,345 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA
4out of 4 254 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Enford Street , W1H 1DL
3out of 4 690 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Cosway Street , Marylebone NW1 5NS
4out of 4 836 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF
4out of 4 963 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH
3out of 4 1,051 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 1,108 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 1,262 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
4out of 4 2,285 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR
4out of 4 2,497 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 2,658 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 1,176 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 3,081 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 3,254 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 3,260 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 3,302 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 894 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 5,007 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Connaught House School
47 Connaught Square , Westminster W2 2HL
- not rated 126 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Halcyon London International School
33 Seymour Place , W1H 5AU
- not rated 184 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Sylvia Young Theatre School
1 Nutford Place , London W1H 5YZ
- not rated 304 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
International Community School
7b Wyndham Place , Marylebone W1H 1PN
- not rated 624 yd Other independent school Yes 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 837 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Salt Whisky Bar And Dining Room13 EDGWARE ROAD2 yd
Number 1 Broasted29-31 EDGWARE ROAD32 yd
Nawras Ltd23 EDGWARE ROAD32 yd
Masgouf31 EDGWARE ROAD32 yd
Al Bustan Restaurant21 EDGWARE ROAD32 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Flowerhouse Pub56 BLANDFORD STREET756 yd
Burlock And Fam Bar31 DUKE STREET809 yd
Concept Club37 DUKE STREET814 yd
Clarette44 BLANDFORD STREET828 yd
Brewdog PaddingtonUNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD835 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wafflemeister550 OXFORD STREET279 yd
Lablabi117-119 EDGWARE ROAD283 yd
Anaam151 EDGWARE ROAD501 yd
Falafel & Juice Bar165 EDGWARE ROAD501 yd
Mawlana Restaurant161 EDGWARE ROAD501 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's55 BRYANSTON STREET139 yd
Tesco Metro90-100 EDGWARE ROAD192 yd
Waitrose168-176 EDGWARE ROAD490 yd
Tesco92 GEORGE STREET550 yd
Tesco Baker St Express55 BAKER STREET719 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Marriott Leisure Club (London Marble Arch)
GEORGE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool292 yd
Sylvia Young Theatre School
NUTFORD PLACE
360 yd
Marriott Hotel London Park Lane
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool370 yd
The Gym Way (Marble Arch)
BRYANSTON STREET
health and fitness suite375 yd
Virgin Active Classic (Mayfair Health Club)
PARK STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool515 yd
Seymour Leisure Centre
Seymour Place
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool547 yd
Ability Centre Marylebone (Closed)
Crawford Street
health and fitness suite669 yd
Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed)
Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens
squash courts708 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Baker Street)
BAKER STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool717 yd
Grosvenor House - A Jw Marriott Hotel
PARK LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool753 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed17.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed14.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed18.87 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed18.87 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1.17 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.