Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

BOLSOVER STREET, W1W 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLSOVER STREET, W1W 5AQ.

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Population

618

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W1W 5AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1W 5AQ — age 38, 22% ownership, 66% 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

W1W 5AQ is an active urban area on Bolsover Street, 0.3km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

Within the W1W district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00023818 (shared with 113 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 W1W 5AQ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.8%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed23.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 W1W 5AQ are high at 175 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 person442
Other theft391
Violence and sexual offences315
Anti-social behaviour304
Shoplifting92

school Local Schools

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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.4 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

130 nearby
  • Euston Metro1.0 km
  • W H Smith plc0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.9 km
  • Nicolas0.2 km
  • Kit Kat Chocolatory0.9 km
  • + 125 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

574 nearby
  • Prime Burger0.9 km
  • TORTILLA0.9 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.5 km
  • Honey & Spice0.2 km
  • Icco Pizza0.7 km
  • + 569 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • Treehouse Hotel0.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.8 km
  • Connaught Hall UCL1.0 km
  • The Hotel Cavendish0.8 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • The Lucky Saint0.1 km
  • Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.4 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.6 km
  • Exmouth Arms Euston0.7 km
  • Lore Of The Land0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

106 nearby
  • Mai Sushi1.0 km
  • Hibox0.7 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.7 km
  • Simply Thai0.7 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 101 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.8 km
  • London Marylebone1.4 km
  • London St-Pancras1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km