Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1NH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1NH 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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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1B 1NH — age 45, 47% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £5.3M.

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

W1B 1NH 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £5.3M. 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 1NH 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 1NH. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 5,300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 5,300,000

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

Crime rates near W1B 1NH are high at 178 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 person383
Other theft365
Anti-social behaviour237
Violence and sexual offences229
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

177 nearby
  • AMAZON FRESH0.6 km
  • Panda Fresh0.5 km
  • Golden News0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • + 172 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

847 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
  • + 842 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

113 nearby
  • Guptas0.9 km
  • KALEIDO ROLLS1.0 km
  • Brambletye Fruit Farms1.0 km
  • FOODYS0.8 km
  • SHOOP0.6 km
  • + 108 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