W1H 1FT is an active urban area on Knox Street, 0.2km 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 city commuters, mostly in london. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00023525 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNOX STREET, W1H 1FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOX STREET, W1H 1FT.
179
42
£ 68,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 1FT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1H 1FT — age 42, 41% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1FT. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 1FT are high at 171 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
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
157 nearby- WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.6 km
- Bayley & Sage0.7 km
- Bayley & Sage0.7 km
- Conteh Discount Convenience Store0.6 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- + 152 more
Restaurant, Cafe
462 nearby- Ali Baba Restaurant0.4 km
- Azmar Restaurant0.9 km
- Baskin Robbins0.4 km
- Comfort Inn0.9 km
- Jannat Restaurant0.9 km
- + 457 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.8 km
- Etnacoffee0.5 km
- Shushi Shop0.7 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch0.5 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
58 nearby- Americana Hotel0.4 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.6 km
- Grand Hotel Bellevue1.0 km
- The Dolphin Inn0.9 km
- Aaraya Hotel London0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Brewdog Paddington0.7 km
- Grand Union0.7 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.5 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
- Harry'S Bar1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.2 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 Station0.2 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H1FT · Data under Open Government Licence