W1S 1BP 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1738 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1S 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1S 1BP.
204
34
£ 64,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1S 1BP 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
High employment, young population. W1S 1BP combines 72% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1S 1BP. 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
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 1BP are high at 1738 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.
school Local Schools
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
195 nearby- Common Purpose Training Ltd0.7 km
- Candy Land0.6 km
- Lina Stores0.6 km
- Nicolas0.8 km
- West One Food Fayre0.5 km
- + 190 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Browns Hotel0.5 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.9 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.7 km
- Treehouse Hotel0.4 km
- The Biltmore Mayfair0.7 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Oswalds0.4 km
- Maddox Tavern0.2 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.3 km
- The Lucky Saint0.9 km
- 5 Hertford Street0.9 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1207 nearby- Bar Des Pres0.5 km
- Bistrot Bagatelle0.6 km
- Bocconcino0.6 km
- Carlton Club1.0 km
- Casa Matilde0.4 km
- + 1202 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
117 nearby- Mai Sushi0.4 km
- Hibox0.8 km
- MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.8 km
- Simply Thai0.8 km
- Inamo Sukoshi0.2 km
- + 112 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.5 km
- London Euston1.7 km
- London Marylebone1.7 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
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Postcode Profile: W1S1BP · Data under Open Government Licence