Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1B 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1B 1AE.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1B 1AE 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W1B 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

W1B 1AE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1B 1AE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for W1B 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00023819 (shared with 141 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 W1B 1AE. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
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 W1B 1AE are high at 201 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft452
Theft from the person400
Anti-social behaviour268
Violence and sexual offences235
Shoplifting228

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.8 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Regency House Hotel0.9 km
  • Chiltern Firehouse0.7 km
  • Ten Manchester Street Hotel0.6 km
  • The London Continental Hotel0.9 km
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia1.0 km
  • Clarette0.6 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • Queens Head & Artichoke0.6 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

852 nearby
  • Dillons Cafe at Waterstones1.0 km
  • K+A CATERERS0.9 km
  • Acacus0.7 km
  • Alhamra Gardens Restaurant0.7 km
  • Aok Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 847 more
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Retailers - Other

180 nearby
  • Convenience Local0.8 km
  • Leonidas (Chocart Ltd)0.8 km
  • Sherlock Holmes Chemist0.7 km
  • Shreeji0.7 km
  • The Coop0.8 km
  • + 175 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

107 nearby
  • My Godo0.7 km
  • Easy Tiger0.6 km
  • Benugo Limited1.0 km
  • Pasta Espressa0.9 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Mini H Mart0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London St-Pancras1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km