Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1B 1LS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

253

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1B 1LS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1B 1LS — age 39, 30% ownership, 48% 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

W1B 1LS is an active urban area located 0.1km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1B 1LS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (243 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1B 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00023824 (shared with 185 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 1LS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near W1B 1LS are high at 243 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 person677
Other theft555
Anti-social behaviour285
Violence and sexual offences279
Shoplifting175

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 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

895 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.6 km
  • Baskin Robbins1.0 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.4 km
  • Dillons Cafe at Waterstones0.9 km
  • K+A CATERERS0.9 km
  • + 890 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

117 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.6 km
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE1.0 km
  • Purely Falafel1.0 km
  • Brambletye Fruit Farms1.0 km
  • FOODYS0.7 km
  • + 112 more
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Retailers - Other

185 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Skyline Fresh Foods1.0 km
  • The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited1.0 km
  • Bio Organix Health & Beauty0.9 km
  • Goodge Street News0.6 km
  • + 180 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.9 km
  • Academy Hotel1.0 km
  • Cotton Rooms Hotel0.7 km
  • MXO0.9 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.9 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.8 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
  • Camden People's Theatre0.8 km
  • Fitzrovia Belle0.7 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Marylebone1.4 km
  • London St-Pancras1.8 km

Bus Stops

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