W1H 1EZ 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.
For renters and young professionals, W1H 1EZ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00023528 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1H 1EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 1EZ.
183
38
£ 68,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 1EZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W1H 1EZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 21% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 1EZ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 1EZ are high at 152 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
475 nearby- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Al Balad0.7 km
- BloomsYard0.7 km
- Bubble Magik0.8 km
- Cardinals Of Mayfair0.9 km
- + 470 more
Retailers - Other
157 nearby- Assal Patisserie0.7 km
- Chocofruit0.8 km
- Eversfield Organic0.8 km
- Godiva Chocolatier0.8 km
- Green Valley0.6 km
- + 152 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Durrants Hotel0.5 km
- Athena Hotel1.0 km
- Belmont Hotel0.9 km
- Classic Hyde Park Hotel1.0 km
- Haven Hotel0.7 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.8 km
- Lablabi0.6 km
- Wafflemeister0.7 km
- Falafel & Juice Bar0.6 km
- Slaw Food@Source Market0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Be At One1.0 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
- Harry'S Bar0.8 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.9 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.4 km
- London Paddington1.3 km
- London Euston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H1EZ · Data under Open Government Licence