Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 5EB House Prices & Local Information

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

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 5EB 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1W 5EB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5EB 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 5EB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5EB 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 5EB. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near W1W 5EB are high at 176 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 person419
Other theft402
Violence and sexual offences291
Anti-social behaviour287
Burglary86

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.5 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 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 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

714 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.3 km
  • Baskin Robbins1.0 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza1.0 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.1 km
  • Regent'S Park Enterprises1.0 km
  • + 709 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

100 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.3 km
  • Benugo Limited1.0 km
  • Pasta Espressa0.7 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • Ponchon0.6 km
  • + 95 more
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Retailers - Other

137 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Local Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Skyline Fresh Foods0.7 km
  • The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited0.7 km
  • Esther Randall Court0.4 km
  • + 132 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • Gower House hotel0.8 km
  • St Mungos Hostel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.7 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.7 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Spearmint Rhino0.5 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Euston Tap1.0 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.9 km
  • Black Horse1.0 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.9 km
  • London Marylebone1.4 km
  • London St-Pancras1.6 km

Bus Stops

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