Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1T 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1T 1BB.

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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 1BB 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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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1T 1BB — age 34, 24% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

W1T 1BB is an active urban area located 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (1076 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1T 1BB 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 1BB. 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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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 W1T 1BB are high at 1076 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 person3207
Other theft2235
Violence and sexual offences920
Anti-social behaviour915
Shoplifting859

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.2 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

276 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.2 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.3 km
  • Follow Your Heart Ltd UK - Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing1.0 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.1 km
  • Break Point0.4 km
  • + 271 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

80 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.4 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.6 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.1 km
  • The Tavistock Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

102 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.1 km
  • Simmons Bar0.8 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.9 km
  • Princess Louise0.7 km
  • The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd0.4 km
  • + 97 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1414 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.4 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.3 km
  • BYRON0.3 km
  • Cafe 3080.8 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.3 km
  • + 1409 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

203 nearby
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.7 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.1 km
  • Purely Falafel0.7 km
  • UZUMAKI0.2 km
  • Which Wich0.2 km
  • + 198 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 17 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 Station0.0 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km