Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

MEARD STREET, W1F 0EL House Prices & Local Information

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

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 0EL 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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1/10
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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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1/10
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Area Character

W1F 0EL has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

W1F 0EL 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 0EL 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 (2174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1F 0EL 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 0EL. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1F 0EL are high at 2174 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 person6016
Other theft3639
Violence and sexual offences1689
Anti-social behaviour1080
Shoplifting951

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 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 George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

262 nearby
  • Shreeji Stores0.7 km
  • Paul Patisserie0.6 km
  • Tobiko0.5 km
  • ALL MART0.4 km
  • Chinatown Bakery0.2 km
  • + 257 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

73 nearby
  • Astor Museum Inn0.9 km
  • Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.6 km
  • Morgan Hotel0.7 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian0.6 km
  • The Radisson Edwardian0.4 km
  • + 68 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

89 nearby
  • Museum Tavern0.7 km
  • Salsa!0.3 km
  • Clubhouse 50.2 km
  • The Angel Public House0.4 km
  • The Crown PH0.6 km
  • + 84 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1476 nearby
  • Better Coffee Corner0.5 km
  • Bi Won Restaurant0.7 km
  • Cafe Mode0.5 km
  • Camellia's Tea House0.8 km
  • Changs0.7 km
  • + 1471 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

173 nearby
  • Claw0.5 km
  • Club Mexicana0.5 km
  • FISH PLAICE0.7 km
  • JIN CHENG ALLEY0.7 km
  • LIANGJI WRAPS0.6 km
  • + 168 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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