Is W1P a safe place to live?

Crime rates in W1P are higher than average, at 158 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of W1P?

The population for the W1P area is approximately 536 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Westminster, London

W1P House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the W1P postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

536

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

workEmployment

1/10

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10/10

paymentsAffluence

8/10

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4/10

homeHome Ownership

1/10

trending_upInvestment

3/10

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Area Character

W1P has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1P is a postcode district in Westminster, London, covering 0 active and 731 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across W1P at 158 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full W1P demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.4%

Asian / British Asian34.6%

Black / African / Caribbean9.8%

Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 4%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences29

Vehicle crime16

Anti-social behaviour15

Burglary7

Theft from the person6

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

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