W1S is a postcode district in Westminster, London, covering 563 active and 303 retired postcodes.
The majority of W1S (78% of postcodes) consists of a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community.
Property: Average house prices in W1S are around £2.1M, down 19.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across W1S at 49445 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 W1S demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Westminster, London
W1S House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the W1S postcode area.
groups
Population101
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 54,000 /yr
work
Employed64%
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
10/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
3/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
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Area Character
At 71% private renter occupancy, W1S is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.
home £2,149,571 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 / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed17.2%
Economic Activity
64%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Theft from the person1632
Other theft1310
Shoplifting618
Vehicle crime561
Violence and sexual offences245
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Browns Hotel
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar
- Karaoke Box Mayfair
- Lanserhof At The Arts Club
- Maddox Club And Restaurant
- Maddox Tavern
- + 2 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Watchhouse
- 123V
- Amethyst
- Aubaine
- Balakona Restaurant
- + 77 more
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Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Dolce & Gabbana
- Holland And Barrett
- Sackville News
- Sidney Rose Mini Market
- Charbonnel Et Walker
- + 2 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bike-Drop
- Ergon Deli And Cafe
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Area Profile: W1S · Data under Open Government Licence