W1B 1NG is a well-regarded residential area on Portland Place, 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 1NG 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. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 1NG are sourced from Output Area E00023819 (shared with 141 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1NG.
284
40
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1B 1NG 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1B 1NG — age 40, 32% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.4M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1B 1NG. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1B 1NG 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.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Christ Church School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
863 nearby- Jova London1.0 km
- Al Dente0.6 km
- Elysee Restaurant0.8 km
- IPPUDO LONDON CO.LIMITED0.6 km
- Apoy Oxford Street0.6 km
- + 858 more
Retailers - Other
181 nearby- Fitness First Tottenham Court Road0.7 km
- Joe Guselli Fruits0.7 km
- Blandford Fruit Stores0.6 km
- Buns From Home0.8 km
- Leonidas0.7 km
- + 176 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Be At One0.5 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
- Harry'S Bar0.7 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.9 km
- Nq640.8 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Mini H Mart0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
115 nearby- EGGO LAND LTD0.7 km
- GRILLED FISH0.6 km
- LANTANA DL780.5 km
- THE HOPE0.6 km
- Slaw Food@Source Market0.6 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
- Charlotte Street Hotel0.7 km
- Treehouse Hotel0.3 km
- Gower House hotel0.9 km
- The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
- + 40 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
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Postcode Profile: W1B1NG · Data under Open Government Licence