W1W 5AF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For serious buyers, W1W 5AF is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00023817 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1W 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 5AF.
249
45
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 5AF 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, W1W 5AF combines high owner-occupation (65%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1W 5AF. The average age is 44.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W1W 5AF is above average at 139 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
The St Marylebone CofE School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
661 nearby- Broski Lounge0.5 km
- VENEXINO0.5 km
- EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.3 km
- Health Food Centre0.5 km
- Bon Appetit0.9 km
- + 656 more
Retailers - Other
133 nearby- Jai News0.5 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.4 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.5 km
- THE BLUEBERRIES0.5 km
- Raye The Store0.7 km
- + 128 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Gower House hotel0.9 km
- The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.6 km
- Durrants Hotel0.8 km
- The Grafton Hotel0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Spearmint Rhino0.6 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.8 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.6 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
99 nearby- Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
- Ponchon0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Pret a Manger0.8 km
- Shoop0.4 km
- + 94 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston1.0 km
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- London St-Pancras1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1W5AF · Data under Open Government Licence