Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1S 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1S 1AE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

219

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

work
Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: W1S 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in W1S 1AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1S 1AE is an active urban area located 0.2km from Hanover Square (St. George, Hanover Sq.) in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W1S 1AE is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1840 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00190391 (shared with 549 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1S 1AE. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.0%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

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 W1S 1AE are high at 1840 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 person2640
Shoplifting1618
Other theft1517
Anti-social behaviour506
Violence and sexual offences455

school Local Schools

P

St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.7 km
P

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
P

All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
P

Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
S

The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 km
P

Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.3 km
P

St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.4 km
P

Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

163 nearby
  • John Bell And Croyden0.3 km
  • Bens Green Grocers0.5 km
  • By Dr Val0.5 km
  • Dajani Ltd0.6 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.3 km
  • + 158 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1046 nearby
  • Trishna0.7 km
  • Angus Steak House0.1 km
  • Aubaine @ Selfridges0.5 km
  • Bao James St0.4 km
  • Benugo Limited0.4 km
  • + 1041 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.4 km
  • The Marylebone Hotel0.5 km
  • Dean St Town House0.9 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social1.0 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.4 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Bateel International Uk Limited0.5 km
  • Crosstown0.4 km
  • Doughnut Time0.3 km
  • Feya0.4 km
  • Lucky Tea0.3 km
  • + 84 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.5 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.4 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Cirque Du Soir0.5 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.5 km
  • London Charing Cross1.7 km
  • London Euston1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km