W1D 1NQ is an active urban area located 0.4km from St. George, Hanover Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (1421 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1NQ are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1D 1NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1D 1NQ.
204
34
£ 64,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1D 1NQ 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. W1D 1NQ combines 72% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1D 1NQ. 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
Economic Activity
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 1NQ are high at 1421 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.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
88 nearby- Crown & Anchor1.0 km
- Oswalds0.7 km
- Amelie's Wine House0.7 km
- Fitzroy Tavern0.4 km
- Jack Horner0.6 km
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1357 nearby- Abeno Okonomi-yaki1.0 km
- Bubbleology1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Covent Garden Health Spa1.0 km
- High Holborn Residence- July to Sept visit only see text1.0 km
- + 1352 more
Takeaway Shop
179 nearby- BEIRUT GARDEN0.9 km
- Bibimbab Cafe1.0 km
- H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.9 km
- Yum Bun0.9 km
- Inzu Sushi/1001 Box Bento `N` Katsu0.4 km
- + 174 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
58 nearby- Browns Hotel0.8 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.9 km
- Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Charlotte Street Hotel0.4 km
- Hallam Hotel0.5 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
225 nearby- Guruji0.5 km
- Kafi0.4 km
- Ole & Steen0.6 km
- Street News0.5 km
- Cavendish Candy0.5 km
- + 220 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.3 km
- London Euston1.4 km
- London Marylebone1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1D1NQ · Data under Open Government Licence