Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1A 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1A 1AB.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1A 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1A 1AB — age 38, 35% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

W1A 1AB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Portman Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

Within the W1A district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1044 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1A 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00023839 (shared with 337 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1A 1AB. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.3%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1A 1AB are high at 1044 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person1697
Shoplifting1363
Other theft1033
Violence and sexual offences463
Anti-social behaviour393

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.7 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.8 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.2 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

694 nearby
  • Sushi Daily1.0 km
  • Al Balad0.6 km
  • BloomsYard0.5 km
  • Bubble Magik0.0 km
  • Cardinals Of Mayfair0.3 km
  • + 689 more
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Retailers - Other

142 nearby
  • Assal Patisserie0.9 km
  • Chocofruit0.0 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.0 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.0 km
  • Green Valley0.7 km
  • + 137 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.4 km
  • Montagu Place Hotel0.7 km
  • Claridges Hotel0.4 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.3 km
  • The Langham London0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.0 km
  • Lablabi0.8 km
  • Professional Project Catering0.4 km
  • Wafflemeister0.4 km
  • Slaw Food@Source Market0.3 km
  • + 46 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Be At One0.4 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.1 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.2 km
  • Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.5 km
  • Tosi, Gorgonzola Bar0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.2 km
  • London Paddington1.6 km
  • London Euston2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Marble Arch Underground Station0.3 km