Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1D 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1D 1BN.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1D 1BN 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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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1D 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 35, 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

W1D 1BN is an active urban area located 0.3km from Soho in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1D 1BN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1487 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00175193 (shared with 2375 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 W1D 1BN. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.8%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed17.9%

Economic Activity

57%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.

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Crime rates near W1D 1BN are high at 1487 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 person4041
Other theft2615
Shoplifting1126
Violence and sexual offences1083
Anti-social behaviour943

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.2 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.2 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1389 nearby
  • Hiba Express1.0 km
  • Bar Des Pres1.0 km
  • Casa Matilde1.0 km
  • Stamford Associates0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
  • + 1384 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

75 nearby
  • Browns Hotel1.0 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.7 km
  • Arosfa Hotel0.7 km
  • Arran House Hotel0.6 km
  • Cheshire Hotel0.3 km
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Oswalds1.0 km
  • Maddox Tavern0.8 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary1.0 km
  • The Lucky Saint1.0 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.6 km
  • + 96 more
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Retailers - Other

261 nearby
  • Lina Stores0.4 km
  • Nicolas0.9 km
  • Kit Kat Chocolatory0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.4 km
  • + 256 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

191 nearby
  • Mai Sushi0.3 km
  • Hibox0.4 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.4 km
  • Simply Thai0.4 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 186 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Kings Cross1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km