Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1S 1BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

204

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1S 1BN 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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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 1BN is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

W1S 1BN is an active urban area located 0.1km from Hanover Square (St. George, Hanover Sq.) in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

W1S 1BN is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1616 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 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 1BN. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.6%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near W1S 1BN are high at 1616 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 person2648
Other theft1582
Shoplifting1204
Anti-social behaviour554
Violence and sexual offences501

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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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.4 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

180 nearby
  • John Bell And Croyden0.4 km
  • Bens Green Grocers0.6 km
  • By Dr Val0.6 km
  • Dajani Ltd0.7 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.3 km
  • + 175 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1127 nearby
  • Trishna0.7 km
  • Angus Steak House0.2 km
  • Aubaine @ Selfridges0.6 km
  • Bao James St0.5 km
  • Benugo Limited0.5 km
  • + 1122 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

50 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.4 km
  • The Marylebone Hotel0.6 km
  • Dean St Town House0.8 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.9 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.4 km
  • + 45 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

103 nearby
  • Bateel International Uk Limited0.6 km
  • Crosstown0.5 km
  • Doughnut Time0.3 km
  • Feya0.4 km
  • Lucky Tea0.4 km
  • + 98 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.4 km
  • Hongdae Pocha1.0 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.3 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • + 44 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.6 km
  • London Marylebone1.6 km
  • London Euston1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km