Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1B 1QA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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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 1QA 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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9/10
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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

W1B 1QA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1QA is a well-regarded residential area located 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 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (274 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00023819 (shared with 141 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 1QA. 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

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near W1B 1QA 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 person694
Other theft676
Anti-social behaviour291
Violence and sexual offences288
Shoplifting270

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 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Regency House Hotel1.0 km
  • Gower House hotel1.0 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.9 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.5 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel0.9 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia1.0 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • Queens Head & Artichoke0.7 km
  • Simmons Bar0.6 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

872 nearby
  • Dillons Cafe at Waterstones1.0 km
  • K+A CATERERS0.9 km
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.6 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.9 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.9 km
  • + 867 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

106 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.6 km
  • Pasta Espressa1.0 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • Ponchon0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • + 101 more
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Retailers - Other

176 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.7 km
  • Raye The Store0.4 km
  • Primark Stores1.0 km
  • William Hill0.9 km
  • American Candy Shop0.7 km
  • + 171 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Mini H Mart0.7 km
  • + 15 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
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.5 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.5 km