W1W 5BR is an active urban area on Greenwell Street, 0.3km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W1W 5BR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5BR are sourced from Output Area E00023846 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENWELL STREET, W1W 5BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENWELL STREET, W1W 5BR.
280
41
£ 64,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 5BR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, W1W 5BR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1W 5BR. The average age is 41.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1W 5BR are high at 191 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
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
598 nearby- Ch&Co @ Regents University1.0 km
- Balakona Restaurant1.0 km
- Beast Restaurant0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 593 more
Takeaway Shop
106 nearby- 20Ft Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Le Bab0.8 km
- Hotbox0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Sexy Buns0.8 km
- + 101 more
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Cavendish Candy0.3 km
- D'Wine0.8 km
- Kingdom Of Sweets0.9 km
- Nespresso0.9 km
- Belong Oxford St/Game0.9 km
- + 119 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Hallam Hotel0.4 km
- Academy Hotel0.8 km
- Cotton Rooms Hotel0.5 km
- Hilton London Euston0.9 km
- MXO0.5 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Bourne & Hollingsworth0.8 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
- Camden People's Theatre0.5 km
- Doric Arch0.9 km
- Euston Tap0.8 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Mini H Mart0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.8 km
- London St-Pancras1.5 km
- London Marylebone1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1W5BR · Data under Open Government Licence