W1H 4HH is an active urban area on Harcourt Street, 0.3km from Lisson Grove 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 significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (166 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 4HH are sourced from Output Area E00023490 (shared with 135 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARCOURT STREET, W1H 4HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARCOURT STREET, W1H 4HH.
581
34
£ 68,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 4HH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W1H 4HH has a highly multicultural community character — 59% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 4HH. The average age is 33.5. 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 4HH are high at 166 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Ark King Solomon Academy
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Gateway Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Curie Chemist1.0 km
- Thyme And Tahini1.0 km
- WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.6 km
- Bayley & Sage0.6 km
- Primark Stores0.9 km
- + 138 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Crocker'S Folly1.0 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.7 km
- The Beer House1.0 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.5 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
451 nearby- Ali Baba Restaurant0.5 km
- Azmar Restaurant0.8 km
- Baskin Robbins0.6 km
- Comfort Inn0.8 km
- Jannat Restaurant0.8 km
- + 446 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Benugo Limited0.9 km
- Shawarma And More0.5 km
- Wok To Walk0.5 km
- Bagel Factory0.9 km
- Butter Clucker0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
76 nearby- Parkwood Hotel0.7 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.5 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.4 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.9 km
- Hyde Park Rooms Hotel0.7 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.3 km
- London Paddington0.9 km
- London Euston2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.2 km
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