W1F is a postcode district in Westminster, London, covering 756 active and 235 retired postcodes.
The largest share of W1F (48%) is characterised by a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (31%). A further 20% of the district is made up of a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community. Overall, W1F is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in W1F are around £2.1M, up 60.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across W1F at 6270 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 W1F demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Westminster, London
W1F House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the W1F postcode area.
groups
Population1,537
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 54,000 /yr
work
Employed52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
7/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
4/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
Area Character
With 49% social renting, W1F is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 60.6% year-on-year.
home £2,143,333 median price
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 / British57.3%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.1%
Other / Mixed19.6%
Economic Activity
52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Theft from the person3122
Other theft2608
Anti-social behaviour754
Shoplifting752
Violence and sexual offences709
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn London Soho Hotel
- The Courthouse Hotel
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Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Venchi
- Central Food & Wine Store
- Golden Square Mart
- Market Stalls Berwick Street Market
- Regent News
- + 15 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
200 nearby- 100 Wardour Street
- Amici
- Andrew Edmunds
- Barrio Central
- Bugeri
- + 195 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bubblelicious Tea
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips
- Itsu
- Ben And Jerrys
- Coju
- + 12 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Nightjar Carnaby
- The London Gin Club
- Cirque Du Soir
- Nq64
- Simmons Bar
- + 1 more
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Area Profile: W1F · Data under Open Government Licence