W1K 1HW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (499 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W1K 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00024109 (shared with 154 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1K 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1K 1HW.
265
45
£ 68,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1K 1HW 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
49% of W1K 1HW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1K 1HW. The average age is 45.5. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1K 1HW are high at 499 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
All Souls CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
540 nearby- Bafta0.9 km
- Compane0.9 km
- Davy'S At St James'S0.9 km
- Ginza0.9 km
- Il Vicolo1.0 km
- + 535 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Belong Oxford St/Game0.8 km
- Loon Fung Supermarket0.6 km
- Oxford Town0.8 km
- Therapie London Central Wigmore St0.9 km
- Newsmart0.8 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Claridges Hotel0.5 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.7 km
- Karma Sanctum Soho1.0 km
- Doubletree0.8 km
- Hyatt Regency The Churchill Hotel0.9 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- 20Ft Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Atcha West End0.6 km
- Cojean0.7 km
- District0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.6 km
- Luxx0.5 km
- Blue Posts Public House1.0 km
- Be At One0.9 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
- London Marylebone1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: W1K1HW · Data under Open Government Licence