W1H 1GD 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.
For renters and young professionals, W1H 1GD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £3.8M.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1GD are sourced from Output Area E00023528 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK STREET, W1H 1GD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK STREET, W1H 1GD.
183
38
£ 68,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 1GD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1H 1GD — age 38, 21% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £3.8M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 1GD. 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
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
Terraced
£ 3,825,000
1 sales · Mean £ 3,825,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 1GD are high at 157 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 Edward's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
471 nearby- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Al Balad0.7 km
- BloomsYard0.7 km
- Bubble Magik0.8 km
- Cardinals Of Mayfair0.9 km
- + 466 more
Retailers - Other
155 nearby- Assal Patisserie0.7 km
- Chocofruit0.8 km
- Eversfield Organic0.8 km
- Godiva Chocolatier0.8 km
- Green Valley0.6 km
- + 150 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Durrants Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.9 km
- The Marylebone Hotel0.7 km
- Americana Hotel0.5 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.8 km
- Lablabi0.6 km
- Wafflemeister0.7 km
- Bateel International Uk Limited0.8 km
- Crosstown0.8 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Brewdog Paddington0.8 km
- Clarette0.5 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
- Harry'S Bar0.9 km
- Grand Union0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.3 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.3 km
- London Paddington1.2 km
- London Euston2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
- Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
- Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
- London Marylebone Rail Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H1GD · Data under Open Government Licence