Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1S 1AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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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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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W1S 1AH has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1S 1AH is an active urban area located 0.1km 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 1AH is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (1598 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00190391 (shared with 549 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 W1S 1AH. 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%
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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 W1S 1AH are high at 1598 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person2576
Other theft1511
Shoplifting1189
Anti-social behaviour534
Violence and sexual offences468

school Local Schools

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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.4 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia1.0 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.9 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
  • Luxx0.6 km
  • Oswalds0.5 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1069 nearby
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • Noble Rot Soho1.0 km
  • 2 Veneti0.3 km
  • Babouch0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • + 1064 more
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Retailers - Other

166 nearby
  • Cavendish Candy0.7 km
  • D'Wine0.3 km
  • Kingdom Of Sweets0.2 km
  • Nespresso0.1 km
  • John Bell And Croyden0.4 km
  • + 161 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

52 nearby
  • Hallam Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.4 km
  • The Marylebone Hotel0.5 km
  • Soho Hotel0.8 km
  • The London Edition0.7 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

91 nearby
  • Hotbox0.2 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.3 km
  • Sexy Buns0.2 km
  • Psycle0.4 km
  • We110.4 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.6 km
  • London Charing Cross1.6 km
  • London Euston1.8 km

Bus Stops

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