Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 5DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

122

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 86% private renter occupancy, W1W 5DU is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

W1W 5DU is an active urban area located 0.2km 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 5DU offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00023812 (shared with 23 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 5DU. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian40.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 5DU are high at 164 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 person387
Other theft362
Violence and sexual offences263
Anti-social behaviour258
Shoplifting102

school Local Schools

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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

683 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.4 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.9 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.9 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.1 km
  • Broski Lounge0.5 km
  • + 678 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

100 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.4 km
  • Benugo Limited0.9 km
  • Guptas0.8 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
  • Ponchon0.7 km
  • + 95 more
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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Local Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Skyline Fresh Foods0.7 km
  • The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • + 129 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.8 km
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • The Grafton Hotel0.5 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Spearmint Rhino0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • + 13 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 Station0.2 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km