W1R is a postcode district in Westminster, London, covering 0 active and 813 retired postcodes.
Safety: Crime runs above average across W1R at 61089 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 W1R demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Westminster, London
W1R House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the W1R postcode area.
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Population345
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 54,000 /yr
work
Employed72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
10/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
4/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
Area Character
71% of homes in W1R are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British78.8%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed8.3%
Economic Activity
72%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 4%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Theft from the person8796
Other theft5322
Shoplifting2082
Violence and sexual offences1343
Anti-social behaviour1053
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Area Profile: W1R · Data under Open Government Licence