Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1D 1LA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

204

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1D 1LA 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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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W1D 1LA is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

W1D 1LA is an active urban area located 0.2km from St. George, Hanover Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

Day-to-day life in W1D 1LA has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1397 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 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 1LA. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.6%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime rates near W1D 1LA are high at 1397 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 person2785
Other theft1827
Shoplifting1212
Violence and sexual offences606
Anti-social behaviour544

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.2 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • The Friendly Society0.7 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.6 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.6 km
  • Dominion Theatre0.8 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1261 nearby
  • Break Point0.9 km
  • TUC Congress House & Congress Centre0.9 km
  • The Huxley0.6 km
  • Buro Happold Engineers Ltd0.5 km
  • Oka Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 1256 more
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Retailers - Other

215 nearby
  • Muji0.7 km
  • Royal Mile Whiskies1.0 km
  • SALLY SALON SERVICES LTD0.9 km
  • The Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Bambusa0.6 km
  • + 210 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

61 nearby
  • Indigo Hotel0.9 km
  • Academy Hotel0.9 km
  • Cotton Rooms Hotel0.9 km
  • Staunton Hotel0.9 km
  • Soho Hotel0.6 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

132 nearby
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.6 km
  • Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.8 km
  • KALEIDO ROLLS0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsburys0.9 km
  • + 127 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.5 km
  • London Euston1.5 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.0 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.0 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km