Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1DY.

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Population

139

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Avg Age

45

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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 1DY 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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4/10
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Area Character

W1B 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 47% 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 1DY is a well-regarded residential area on Portland Place, 0.0km 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 1DY offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00023820 (shared with 32 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 1DY. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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Crime rates near W1B 1DY are high at 180 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person386
Other theft373
Anti-social behaviour237
Violence and sexual offences232
Shoplifting145

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.6 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.7 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

175 nearby
  • AMAZON FRESH0.6 km
  • Panda Fresh0.5 km
  • Golden News0.3 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • + 170 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

838 nearby
  • Bartlett Mitchell ltd0.5 km
  • Bin Bin Q Barbeque Market0.8 km
  • Mestizo Restaurant0.9 km
  • Ravi Shankar0.9 km
  • SIMPLY CHICKEN0.9 km
  • + 833 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

114 nearby
  • Guptas0.9 km
  • KALEIDO ROLLS1.0 km
  • Brambletye Fruit Farms1.0 km
  • FOODYS0.8 km
  • SHOOP0.6 km
  • + 109 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • Academy Hotel1.0 km
  • Cotton Rooms Hotel0.7 km
  • MXO0.8 km
  • Savannah Restaurant at the Wesley Hotel1.0 km
  • The London Edition0.7 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.8 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
  • Camden People's Theatre0.8 km
  • Fitzrovia Belle0.7 km
  • Prince Of Wales Feathers0.6 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 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 Station0.3 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km