W1W 7AY is an active urban area on Langham Street, 0.4km 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 7AY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (562 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00024123 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGHAM STREET, W1W 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGHAM STREET, W1W 7AY.
182
42
£ 64,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 7AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W1W 7AY has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7AY. The average age is 42.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 2,600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1W 7AY are high at 562 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1018 nearby- Broski Lounge0.5 km
- VENEXINO0.5 km
- Warburg Institute0.9 km
- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.7 km
- Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.6 km
- + 1013 more
Retailers - Other
185 nearby- Patkins0.5 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.5 km
- Local Store1.0 km
- Bio Organix Health & Beauty0.9 km
- Goodge Street News0.4 km
- + 180 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Dean St Town House0.9 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
- Academy Hotel0.8 km
- Cotton Rooms Hotel0.6 km
- MXO0.9 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
60 nearby- Hudson's House0.8 km
- Black Horse0.6 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.7 km
- Hongdae Pocha1.0 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.3 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Mini H Mart0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
124 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys0.7 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.6 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Brambletye Fruit Farms0.8 km
- FOODYS0.5 km
- + 119 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston1.1 km
- London Marylebone1.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1W7AY · Data under Open Government Licence