Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

HARCOURT STREET, W1H 4HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARCOURT STREET, W1H 4HH.

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Population

581

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1H 4HH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British40.7%
Asian / British Asian30.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed25.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour668
Violence and sexual offences515
Other theft379
Theft from the person276
Shoplifting198

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.2 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.3 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.4 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.4 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.5 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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