W1H 6LZ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Portman 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 — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (805 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 6LZ are sourced from Output Area E00023839 (shared with 337 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1H 6LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 6LZ.
268
38
£ 88,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 6LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1H 6LZ — age 38, 35% ownership, 65% 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 6LZ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 6LZ are high at 805 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
598 nearby- Caffe Concerto0.4 km
- 123V0.7 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- Amalfi Restaurant0.9 km
- Arket Cafe1.0 km
- + 593 more
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- Candy Land0.2 km
- West One Food Fayre0.4 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- + 131 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.4 km
- The Marylebone Hotel0.4 km
- Parkwood Hotel0.6 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.4 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.6 km
- The London Cocktail Club1.0 km
- Maison Estelle1.0 km
- Tosi, Gorgonzola Bar0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Inamo Sukoshi0.7 km
- Kiss The Hippo0.9 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.9 km
- Bateel International Uk Limited0.1 km
- Crosstown0.2 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.0 km
- London Paddington1.5 km
- London Euston2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.4 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H6LZ · Data under Open Government Licence