W1B 1AR is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1B 1AR has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (170 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W1B 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00023819 (shared with 141 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1B 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1B 1AR.
284
40
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1B 1AR 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.
Area Character
W1B 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 W1B 1AR. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 W1B 1AR are high at 170 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
The St Marylebone CofE School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Christ Church School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
726 nearby- Caffe Concerto0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company1.0 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.7 km
- Honey & Spice0.5 km
- Icco Pizza0.7 km
- + 721 more
Retailers - Other
160 nearby- Candy Land1.0 km
- Nicolas0.2 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- + 155 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.5 km
- Regency House Hotel1.0 km
- The Hotel Cavendish1.0 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Mr Fogg's Apothecary1.0 km
- The Lucky Saint0.1 km
- Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.6 km
- Crown & Anchor0.9 km
- Exmouth Arms Euston0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Mini H Mart0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
99 nearby- Mai Sushi0.9 km
- Hibox0.7 km
- MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.8 km
- Simply Thai0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 94 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston1.1 km
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- London St-Pancras1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1B1AR · Data under Open Government Licence