Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1B 1PZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1PZ 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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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1B 1PZ — age 39, 32% ownership, 62% 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 1PZ 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 1PZ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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. 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 (274 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1B 1PZ 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 1PZ. 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 1PZ are high at 274 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 person668
Other theft642
Violence and sexual offences283
Anti-social behaviour276
Shoplifting257

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

903 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.6 km
  • Baskin Robbins1.0 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza1.0 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.4 km
  • Casa Matilde1.0 km
  • + 898 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

108 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.6 km
  • FOODYS0.8 km
  • SHOOP0.6 km
  • Mai Sushi0.7 km
  • Hibox0.6 km
  • + 103 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

47 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel1.0 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.9 km
  • Cotton Rooms Hotel0.8 km
  • MXO1.0 km
  • The London Edition0.7 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia1.0 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.8 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
  • Camden People's Theatre0.9 km
  • Fitzrovia Belle0.7 km
  • + 46 more
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Retailers - Other

178 nearby
  • Bio Organix Health & Beauty0.9 km
  • Goodge Street News0.6 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
  • Milkman Camden Ltd0.9 km
  • Paul UK0.7 km
  • + 173 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 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
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.5 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.5 km