Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1S 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Theft from the person2746
Other theft1665
Shoplifting1323
Violence and sexual offences553
Anti-social behaviour539

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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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 pupils0.9 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.1 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
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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