Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 5BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 5BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

W1W 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5BU is an active urban area located 0.1km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1W 5BU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (159 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5BU 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 5BU. 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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1W 5BU are high at 159 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 person352
Other theft338
Anti-social behaviour252
Violence and sexual offences248
Burglary95

school Local Schools

P

All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.2 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

807 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.4 km
  • Baskin Robbins1.0 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza1.0 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.2 km
  • Bubble & Vape0.7 km
  • + 802 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

111 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.4 km
  • Benugo Limited1.0 km
  • Pasta Espressa0.8 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • Ponchon0.6 km
  • + 106 more
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Retailers - Other

174 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Skyline Fresh Foods0.8 km
  • The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited0.8 km
  • Esther Randall Court0.5 km
  • Raye The Store0.5 km
  • + 169 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.6 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
  • Durrants Hotel0.7 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Spearmint Rhino0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.8 km
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.0 km
  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London St-Pancras1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km