Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1K 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1K 1DS.

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Population

163

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1K 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1K 1DS — age 44, 48% ownership, 51% 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

W1K 1DS is an active urban area located 0.4km from Berkeley 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 — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (584 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1K 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00024118 (shared with 242 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 W1K 1DS. 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

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian23.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed19.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1K 1DS are high at 584 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.

Theft from the person307
Violence and sexual offences300
Other theft239
Anti-social behaviour219
Robbery76

school Local Schools

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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.1 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.3 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.3 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.4 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

526 nearby
  • Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.9 km
  • Bar Remo1.0 km
  • Harbottle & Lewis0.9 km
  • Jinjuu1.0 km
  • Joe & The Juice Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • + 521 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Blue Posts Public House1.0 km
  • Be At One1.0 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.9 km
  • Cirque Du Soir1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.9 km
  • Ergon Deli And Cafe0.9 km
  • Slaw Food@Source Market1.0 km
  • Bateel International Uk Limited0.8 km
  • Crosstown0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • American Candy0.9 km
  • Candy Surprise0.8 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.9 km
  • John Bell And Croyden1.0 km
  • + 80 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • The Leonard Hotel0.9 km
  • Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park0.9 km
  • Wellesley Hotel0.6 km
  • Marriott Grosvenor House0.3 km
  • London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.8 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria1.3 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km
  • London Charing Cross1.8 km