Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1D 1LY House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1LY 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

With 72% economic activity and an average age of 34, W1D 1LY is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1LY is an active urban area located 0.4km 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 1LY offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1508 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1LY 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 1LY. 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.

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

Crime rates near W1D 1LY are high at 1508 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 person4151
Other theft2721
Shoplifting1438
Violence and sexual offences1014
Anti-social behaviour913

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 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 George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

249 nearby
  • Mikels Coffee Company1.0 km
  • Normans Newsagents1.0 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Raye The Store0.4 km
  • + 244 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1368 nearby
  • Autograph At UCLH1.0 km
  • Garfunkels1.0 km
  • Imperial Treasure Waterloo1.0 km
  • Apax Partners Worldwide Llp0.8 km
  • Aquavit London0.9 km
  • + 1363 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • The Beau Brummell0.8 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.7 km
  • New Ambassadors Theatre0.7 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • 1989 Clubhouse0.8 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

177 nearby
  • Leon0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.8 km
  • SUKOSHI0.8 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.4 km
  • + 172 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

61 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.6 km
  • Gower House hotel0.7 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • + 56 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.3 km
  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London St-Pancras1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km