Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

YORK STREET, W1H 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK STREET, W1H 1DA.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

254

cake
Avg Age

41

payments
Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: W1H 1DA 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

50% of W1H 1DA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 27.2% year-on-year.

home £2,087,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1H 1DA is an active urban area on York Street, 0.3km from Dorset Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone 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 management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.1M, up 27.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00023529 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 1DA. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian20.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed20.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,790,000

16 sales · Mean £ 1,921,125

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

Crime rates near W1H 1DA are high at 174 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour539
Other theft460
Violence and sexual offences389
Theft from the person276
Shoplifting180

school Local Schools

P

St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.1 km
P

Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.4 km
P

St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.4 km
P

Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
S

Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.5 km
A

Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
P

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
S

The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

473 nearby
  • Nambu-Tei0.3 km
  • Phoenix Palace Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
  • The London Clinic0.8 km
  • Vap Lounge By Le-Vap0.3 km
  • Bone Daddies0.9 km
  • + 468 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • Primark Stores0.9 km
  • William Hill0.9 km
  • Candy Land1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • + 154 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

62 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.8 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.5 km
  • Adare Hotel1.0 km
  • Athena Hotel0.9 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.8 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Falafel & Juice Bar0.5 km
  • Slaw Food@Source Market0.9 km
  • Benugo Limited0.7 km
  • Mai Sushi0.9 km
  • Bekhal Company Ltd0.9 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
  • Harry'S Bar1.0 km
  • Grand Union0.7 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.7 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro Paddington0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.3 km
  • London Paddington1.1 km
  • London Euston2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Marylebone Underground Station0.2 km
  • Marylebone Underground Station0.2 km
  • Marylebone Underground Station0.2 km
  • London Marylebone Rail Station0.3 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km