Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

YORK STREET, W1H 1FF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

183

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1H 1FF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

W1H 1FF 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. Property prices average £740k.

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

W1H 1FF 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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. Property: Prices average £740k.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1FF are sourced from Output Area E00023528 (shared with 25 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 W1H 1FF. 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

White / British58.7%
Asian / British Asian23.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 740,000

3 sales · Mean £ 859,166

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

Crime rates near W1H 1FF 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.

Other theft467
Anti-social behaviour410
Violence and sexual offences312
Theft from the person288
Shoplifting170

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.2 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.5 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.7 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • Candy Land0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Therapie London Central Wigmore St0.9 km
  • American Candy Shop1.0 km
  • Arome0.8 km
  • + 150 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

464 nearby
  • Attendant Coffee Roasters1.0 km
  • Burger And Lobster1.0 km
  • Cocochan0.8 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.6 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.9 km
  • + 459 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

40 nearby
  • Mandeville Hotel0.8 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel1.0 km
  • Thistle Piccadilly0.9 km
  • Classic Hotel0.9 km
  • Gresham Hotel1.0 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Source Market0.8 km
  • Benugo Limited0.7 km
  • Boxcar Baker & Deli0.2 km
  • My Godo0.5 km
  • Falafel & Juice Bar0.6 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Clarette0.5 km
  • Grand Union0.8 km
  • Lockhouse Pub0.9 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.4 km
  • Be At One1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.3 km
  • London Paddington1.2 km
  • London Euston1.9 km

Bus Stops

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