W1K 1DG is an active urban area located 0.5km from Mayfair in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (417 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1K 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00024118 (shared with 242 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1K 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1K 1DG.
163
44
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1K 1DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1K 1DG — 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 1DG. 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
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 W1K 1DG are high at 417 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Hedonism Wines0.5 km
- Candy Land0.7 km
- West One Food Fayre0.6 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- The Athenaeum Hotel0.5 km
- The Biltmore Mayfair0.3 km
- Flemings Mayfair Hotel0.6 km
- Marriott Grosvenor House0.2 km
- The Berkeley0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- 5 Hertford Street0.4 km
- Coach And Horses Public House0.4 km
- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.7 km
- Maison Estelle0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
465 nearby- Arro Coffee0.4 km
- Bacchanalia0.5 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.6 km
- Benugo Limited0.4 km
- Caffe In0.5 km
- + 460 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Green Shoots0.5 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Honi Poke0.8 km
- Leon0.2 km
- Natashkino0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km
- London Marylebone1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: W1K1DG · Data under Open Government Licence