Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1S 1FD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1FD 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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1/10
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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

With 72% economic activity and an average age of 34, W1S 1FD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1FD is an active urban area located 0.1km from St. George, Hanover Square 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (2153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1FD 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 1FD. 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 1FD are high at 2153 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 person2655
Other theft1573
Shoplifting1285
Anti-social behaviour541
Violence and sexual offences522

school Local Schools

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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.2 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.5 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

181 nearby
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd1.0 km
  • Chocofruit0.7 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.7 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.7 km
  • Raphia Favours Of Morocco0.7 km
  • + 176 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.9 km
  • Be At One0.4 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.6 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.5 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.9 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1156 nearby
  • Lamis Grill1.0 km
  • The Phoenix Artist Club1.0 km
  • Be At One Greek Street0.9 km
  • G-A-Y Late0.9 km
  • Nandos0.8 km
  • + 1151 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.9 km
  • Soho Hotel0.7 km
  • The London Edition0.7 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.6 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel0.6 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

95 nearby
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.7 km
  • Professional Project Catering0.7 km
  • GONG CHA GOODGE ST1.0 km
  • Salad Med0.9 km
  • GRILLED FISH0.9 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.5 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km
  • London Euston1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km