Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1PS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

375

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1B 1PS 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1B 1PS spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.4M.

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

W1B 1PS is an active urban area on Portland Place, 0.2km from Cavendish Square 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 1PS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (380 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for W1B 1PS are sourced from Output Area E00024124 (shared with 215 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 1PS. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 50%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,655,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,655,000

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

Crime rates near W1B 1PS are high at 380 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 person1111
Other theft865
Shoplifting418
Violence and sexual offences326
Anti-social behaviour308

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.9 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

925 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.7 km
  • VENEXINO0.7 km
  • EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.7 km
  • Health Food Centre0.7 km
  • Casa Matilde0.9 km
  • + 920 more
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Retailers - Other

176 nearby
  • Jai News0.8 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.7 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.8 km
  • THE BLUEBERRIES0.8 km
  • Candy Land0.7 km
  • + 171 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Mini H Mart0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • Oswalds1.0 km
  • Maddox Tavern0.7 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.6 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.4 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.7 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

50 nearby
  • Treehouse Hotel0.2 km
  • The Biltmore Mayfair1.0 km
  • Academy Hotel1.0 km
  • Cotton Rooms Hotel0.8 km
  • Soho Hotel0.9 km
  • + 45 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

109 nearby
  • Mai Sushi0.6 km
  • Hibox0.6 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.7 km
  • Simply Thai0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 104 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Marylebone1.4 km
  • London Charing Cross1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km