W1W 5NN 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5NN are sourced from Output Area E00023818 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1W 5NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 5NN.
618
38
£ 64,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 5NN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1W 5NN spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1W 5NN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1W 5NN are high at 173 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
673 nearby- Broski Lounge0.4 km
- VENEXINO0.4 km
- Warburg Institute0.9 km
- EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.2 km
- Health Food Centre0.4 km
- + 668 more
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Jai News0.4 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.3 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.4 km
- THE BLUEBERRIES0.4 km
- Esther Randall Court0.4 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Baker St Express1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
109 nearby- Pasta Espressa0.6 km
- Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
- Ponchon0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- Pret a Manger0.7 km
- + 104 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- Euston Tap0.9 km
- Spearmint Rhino0.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.9 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.5 km
- + 42 more
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
- Passfield Hall0.9 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.9 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
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Postcode Profile: W1W5NN · Data under Open Government Licence