W1T 1AY is an active urban area on Hanway Street, 0.4km from Soho 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. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.0M, down 59.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W1T 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00175194 (shared with 614 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANWAY STREET, W1T 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANWAY STREET, W1T 1AY.
294
34
£ 64,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1T 1AY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1T 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £2.0M. Property prices are trending down 59.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1T 1AY. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,800,000
21 sales · Mean £ 1,810,809
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1T 1AY are high at 1182 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1383 nearby- PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG1.0 km
- Broski Lounge0.8 km
- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.9 km
- VENEXINO0.9 km
- Warburg Institute0.8 km
- + 1378 more
Takeaway Shop
195 nearby- Easy Tiger1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- El Pollote0.6 km
- + 190 more
Retailers - Other
275 nearby- HungryPanda Ltd0.9 km
- Mr G Long0.9 km
- Mr Michael Graney1.0 km
- Scribbler0.9 km
- Remedy Drinks UK Limited0.8 km
- + 270 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
78 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.8 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.7 km
- Celtic Hotel0.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.8 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
101 nearby- Simmons Bar0.9 km
- Princess Louise0.8 km
- The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd0.5 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.5 km
- The Plough0.5 km
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Euston1.3 km
- London Kings Cross1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1T1AY · Data under Open Government Licence