W1S 1AR 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 1AR is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (1865 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00190391 (shared with 549 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1S 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1S 1AR.
219
42
£ 64,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1S 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W1S 1AR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1S 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
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 1AR are high at 1865 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.
school Local Schools
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
161 nearby- Raye The Store0.4 km
- Primark Stores0.7 km
- William Hill0.6 km
- Malthurst Park Lane0.8 km
- Minamoto Kitchoan0.8 km
- + 156 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.8 km
- Curzon Cinema0.8 km
- Park Lane Club1.0 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1038 nearby- Catalina's1.0 km
- HOT STONE1.0 km
- KINKALLY0.9 km
- Lantana Catering Services1.0 km
- Old Chang Kee0.9 km
- + 1033 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Caffe Napoli Exytus1.0 km
- ST MUNGO'S0.9 km
- Caravan Fitzrovia0.8 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Eggrun0.9 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Marriott Grosvenor House0.8 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.8 km
- Soho Hotel0.9 km
- The London Edition0.7 km
- Mandeville Hotel0.4 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Waitrose Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.6 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
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Postcode Profile: W1S1AR · Data under Open Government Licence