W1S 1DB 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 1DB is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (1676 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00190391 (shared with 549 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1S 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1S 1DB.
219
42
£ 64,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1S 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, W1S 1DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1DB. 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 1DB are high at 1676 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
157 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Bambusa1.0 km
- Raye The Store0.4 km
- Primark Stores0.7 km
- William Hill0.5 km
- + 152 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1012 nearby- Apax Partners Worldwide Llp0.9 km
- Bafta0.9 km
- Bancone Golden Square0.8 km
- Caffe Concerto0.8 km
- Compane0.9 km
- + 1007 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- ST MUNGO'S0.9 km
- Caravan Fitzrovia0.8 km
- Subway0.1 km
- MUDCHA0.9 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- Cirque Du Soir0.5 km
- Black Horse1.0 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.5 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
56 nearby- The Prince Akatoki London1.0 km
- Dean St Town House1.0 km
- Marriott Grosvenor House0.8 km
- Sanderson Hotel0.8 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.8 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.5 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 Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1S1DB · Data under Open Government Licence