Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1A 2HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1A 2HW.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1A 2HW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1A 2HW — age 39, 46% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

W1A 2HW is an active urban area located 0.2km from Cavendish Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

Day-to-day life in W1A 2HW has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (905 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1A 2HW are sourced from Output Area E00024129 (shared with 580 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 W1A 2HW. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 49%
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.

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Crime rates near W1A 2HW are high at 905 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 person2364
Other theft1433
Shoplifting1010
Anti-social behaviour531
Violence and sexual offences477

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1118 nearby
  • Caffe Concerto0.5 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company0.4 km
  • Yeni0.6 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.8 km
  • Honey & Spice0.8 km
  • + 1113 more
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Retailers - Other

194 nearby
  • Candy Land0.7 km
  • Lina Stores0.8 km
  • Nicolas0.5 km
  • West One Food Fayre0.7 km
  • Kit Kat Chocolatory0.2 km
  • + 189 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

54 nearby
  • Treehouse Hotel0.1 km
  • CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED0.9 km
  • Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Charlotte Street Hotel0.6 km
  • Academy Hotel0.9 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Maddox Tavern0.5 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.5 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.6 km
  • Boom Battle Bar0.6 km
  • Nq640.5 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

119 nearby
  • Mai Sushi0.4 km
  • Hibox0.6 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.6 km
  • Simply Thai0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 114 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London Marylebone1.6 km
  • London Charing Cross1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km