Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1S 1DT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1S 1DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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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 1DT 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.

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

W1S 1DT 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 1DT is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (1864 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00190391 (shared with 549 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 1DT. 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

White / British65.0%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
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 1DT are high at 1864 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 person2342
Other theft1345
Shoplifting1124
Anti-social behaviour487
Violence and sexual offences471

school Local Schools

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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.5 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.2 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.5 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1057 nearby
  • Aubaine0.9 km
  • The Monocle Cafe0.9 km
  • Bubble Magik0.6 km
  • Cardinals Of Mayfair0.7 km
  • Caterlink0.8 km
  • + 1052 more
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Retailers - Other

162 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Chocofruit0.6 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.6 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.6 km
  • Raphia Favours Of Morocco0.6 km
  • + 157 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

54 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.5 km
  • The Marylebone Hotel0.7 km
  • Soho Hotel0.8 km
  • The London Edition0.8 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

86 nearby
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.6 km
  • Professional Project Catering0.6 km
  • Wafflemeister0.9 km
  • Bateel International Uk Limited0.6 km
  • Crosstown0.5 km
  • + 81 more
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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Maison Estelle0.3 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth1.0 km
  • Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
  • Oswalds0.3 km
  • 5 Hertford Street0.7 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.6 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km
  • London Victoria1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km