Sheldon Square is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 6DL 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 2003-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheldon Square, London, W2 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 6DQ, W2 6DS, W2 6DN, W2 6DW, W2 6PY, W2 6NA, W2 1UU, W2 1UX, W2 1LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W2 6DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 50.5% | 52.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 6DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 42.6% | 49.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 38.9% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 17.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 54.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 14.8% | 3.1% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.3% 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 | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 13.5% | 5.7% | -7.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 10% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 39.2% | 33.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -48.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 10.5% | 17.7% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 17.1% |
| Other | 10.5% | 8.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, just 44% 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 | 36.8% | 44% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 14.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.6% | 24.2% | -7.4% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.9% 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 | 34.1% | 43.5% | 9.4% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 34.9% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 25.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 6.6% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.4% | 8.3% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 34.2% | 6.5% | 27.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheldon Square was 196.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Sheldon Square has the 52nd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Hyde Park and the 291st lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sheldon Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2014-12-10 | £741,123 |
The percentage of student residents living in W2 6DL 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 | 84 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,139 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 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington Green Primary School Park Place Villas , W2 1SP | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy Park Place Villas , W2 1ND | - not rated | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minerva Academy 33-35 Praed Street , W2 1NR | - not rated | 694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School Shirland Road , Maida Vale W9 2JD | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James & St John Church of England Primary School 4 Craven Terrace , W2 3QD | 3out of 4 | 788 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 | 215 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,686 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 | 412 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 | 2,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The School Room, 7th Floor at St Mary's Education Unit Praed Street , St Mary's Hospital W2 1NY | - not rated | 495 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 | 495 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton and Wallis School 16 Clifton Gardens , W9 1DT | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Hampshire School 9 Queensborough Terrace , W2 3TB | - not rated | 886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 15 SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 2 yd | |
| Coco Di Mama | PODIUM LEVEL, 17 SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 12 yd | |
| Union Bar & Grill | 13 SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 27 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Club | 2 SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 39 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 4 SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 396 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 479 yd | |
| Lockhouse Pub | 3 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 590 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 646 yd | |
| Brewdog Paddington | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayllu | 25 SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 58 yd | |
| Wasabi | UNIT 12, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 288 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | WATERSIDE HOUSE, 35 NORTH WHARF ROAD | 363 yd | |
| Butter Clucker | WATERSIDE HOUSE, 35 NORTH WHARF ROAD | 363 yd | |
| Heist Bank | CONCESSION, NORTH WHARF ROAD | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 12A SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 64 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | GROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 288 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNIT R17, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 288 yd | |
| Tesco | UNIT 8, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 670 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 51 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Little Venice Sports Centre CROMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Westminster Childrens Sports Centre (Closed) Crompton Street | 409 yd | |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) Paddington Green | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (London Metropole) HARBET ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 758 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 760 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.