W1K 1AW is an active urban area located 0.5km from Berkeley in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1K 1AW offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (565 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1K 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00024118 (shared with 242 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1K 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1K 1AW.
163
44
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1K 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1K 1AW — age 44, 48% ownership, 51% 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 W1K 1AW. The average age is 44.4. 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 W1K 1AW are high at 565 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
446 nearby- Sunflower Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- Harbottle & Lewis1.0 km
- Joe & The Juice Uk Ltd0.9 km
- The East India Company Fine Foods1.0 km
- Bossa1.0 km
- + 441 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Ergon Deli And Cafe1.0 km
- Bateel International Uk Limited0.9 km
- Crosstown1.0 km
- Doughnut Time0.8 km
- Feya0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
- Harry'S Bar0.9 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.2 km
- Curzon Cinema0.2 km
- Park Lane Club0.2 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- American Candy0.9 km
- Candy Surprise0.9 km
- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- Bens Green Grocers0.9 km
- By Dr Val0.9 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- The Leonard Hotel1.0 km
- Wellesley Hotel0.5 km
- Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park0.8 km
- The Lowndes Hotel0.9 km
- Marriott Grosvenor House0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.4 km
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1K1AW · Data under Open Government Licence