W1H 1DL is an active urban area located 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00023529 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1H 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 1DL.
254
41
£ 68,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 1DL 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
Cultural diversity defines W1H 1DL — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 1DL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 1DL are high at 186 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
476 nearby- Nambu-Tei0.4 km
- Phoenix Palace Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
- The London Clinic0.9 km
- Vap Lounge By Le-Vap0.3 km
- Bone Daddies0.9 km
- + 471 more
Retailers - Other
157 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Primark Stores0.9 km
- William Hill0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 152 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
69 nearby- Parkwood Hotel0.8 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.5 km
- Adare Hotel1.0 km
- Alexandra Hotel1.0 km
- Athena Hotel0.8 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Falafel & Juice Bar0.5 km
- Slaw Food@Source Market0.9 km
- Benugo Limited0.8 km
- Mai Sushi0.9 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.8 km
- + 33 more
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
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 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
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H1DL · Data under Open Government Licence