Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1B 1PX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1PX 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 1PX spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1PX is an active urban area located 0.2km 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 1PX 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 (303 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1B 1PX 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 1PX. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near W1B 1PX are high at 303 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 person793
Other theft682
Shoplifting312
Anti-social behaviour305
Violence and sexual offences297

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

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

912 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.6 km
  • Baskin Robbins1.0 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.5 km
  • Broski Lounge0.7 km
  • VENEXINO0.7 km
  • + 907 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

107 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.6 km
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.8 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • Ponchon0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • + 102 more
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Retailers - Other

180 nearby
  • Chocofruit0.8 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.8 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.8 km
  • Raphia Favours Of Morocco0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • + 175 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel1.0 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.9 km
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.9 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.9 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • Maddox Tavern0.8 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London St-Pancras1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km