St Martins Lane is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2N 4AS is located in the St James's 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 St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2N 4AZ, WC2N 4EA, WC2N 4AL, WC2N 4BD, WC2N 4ER, WC2H 0HX, WC2H 0DB, WC2N 4LL, WC2N 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC2N 4AS is primarily male, with 59.4% 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 | 38.7% | 40.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 61.3% | 59.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 WC2N 4AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 65.2% | 70% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 19.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 56.6% | 66.2% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 26.7% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 WC2N 4AS this area, 7.4% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 66.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 14.1% | 5.1% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 10.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 78.9% | 70.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 48% | 38.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 22.6% | 24.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 17.6% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% 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 | 46.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 20.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 76.7% | -32.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Martins Lane was 4648.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1299.7% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
St Martins Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 15th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 905.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 St Martins Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2017-11-08 | £33,617 |
WC2N 4AS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 WC2N 4AS 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 | 101 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,858 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 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,972 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 | 3,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,104 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 | 3,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 837 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 904 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tossed | GROUND FLOOR, 100-101 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 16 yd | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | 92-93 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 34 yd | |
| The Salisbury Public House | THE SALISBURY PUBLIC HOUSE, 90 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 44 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 50-51 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 45 yd | |
| The Real Greek | 54 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 52 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Fogg'S Tavern | 58 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 64 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 40-42 WILLIAM IV STREET | 131 yd | |
| Simmons Bar Leicester Square | 28A LEICESTER SQUARE | 145 yd | |
| Blame Gloria | 20 BEDFORD STREET | 169 yd | |
| The Arts Theatre | THE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| English National Opera | LONDON COLISEUM, 32-35 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 63 yd | |
| Garrick Theatre | 2 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 79 yd | |
| Jamaica Patty Co | 26 NEW ROW | 86 yd | |
| The Portrait Pavilion | 11A CHARING CROSS ROAD | 120 yd | |
| Cold Stone Creamery | 39 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 170 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 215 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 281 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-37 STRAND | 302 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | UNIT 14, CHARING CROSS STATION, STRAND | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 44 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 343 yd | |
| Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed) Embankment Place | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| The Gym (London Charing Cross) 18-21 18-21 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 449 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 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.