Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

HANWAY STREET, W1T 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANWAY STREET, W1T 1AY.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

34

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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: 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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Theft from the person3395
Other theft2372
Violence and sexual offences1000
Anti-social behaviour945
Shoplifting911

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.0 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.1 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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