Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1H 6LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 6LZ.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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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

White / British63.3%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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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.

Theft from the person1361
Shoplifting1155
Other theft907
Violence and sexual offences447
Anti-social behaviour405

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.8 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.2 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
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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
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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