Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

MEARD STREET, W1F 0EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEARD STREET, W1F 0EF.

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

324

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1F 0EF 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, W1F 0EF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 185.7% year-on-year.

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

W1F 0EF is an active urban area on Meard Street, 0.1km from Soho in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W1F 0EF is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2258 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.7M, up 185.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W1F 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00024134 (shared with 166 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 W1F 0EF. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.9%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,687,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,687,500

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

Crime rates near W1F 0EF are high at 2258 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 person6056
Other theft3705
Violence and sexual offences1696
Anti-social behaviour1058
Shoplifting988

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.2 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

261 nearby
  • Caffe Moganti Tornatora0.9 km
  • Charlotte Street News0.8 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Whole Foods Market0.4 km
  • + 256 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

89 nearby
  • The Carpenters Arms1.0 km
  • Covent Garden Social Club0.4 km
  • Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.5 km
  • The Friendly Society0.1 km
  • Hudson's House0.5 km
  • + 84 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1473 nearby
  • Hiba Street0.8 km
  • Oka Restaurant0.4 km
  • Arang Restaurant0.3 km
  • Bafarat Cafe0.4 km
  • Crumbs & Doilies0.4 km
  • + 1468 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

174 nearby
  • MUDCHA0.9 km
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.3 km
  • Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.2 km
  • KALEIDO ROLLS0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • + 169 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

73 nearby
  • Indigo Hotel0.3 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.4 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
  • Dean St Town House0.0 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.1 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.8 km
  • London Euston1.7 km
  • London Waterloo2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km