W1B 1AS is a well-regarded residential area located 0.0km 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 1AS 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 (172 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00023819 (shared with 141 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1B 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1B 1AS.
284
40
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1B 1AS 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
No single demographic signal dominates W1B 1AS — age 40, 32% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AS. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1B 1AS are high at 172 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
813 nearby- PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.6 km
- Baskin Robbins0.9 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.9 km
- Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.3 km
- Bubble & Vape0.9 km
- + 808 more
Takeaway Shop
105 nearby- Easy Tiger0.6 km
- Benugo Limited0.9 km
- Pasta Espressa0.9 km
- Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
- Ponchon0.7 km
- + 100 more
Retailers - Other
175 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Skyline Fresh Foods0.9 km
- The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited0.9 km
- Esther Randall Court0.6 km
- Raye The Store0.5 km
- + 170 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Gower House hotel1.0 km
- The Catholic Chaplaincy0.9 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
- Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
- Durrants Hotel0.6 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Spearmint Rhino0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Cirque Du Soir1.0 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.7 km
- Black Horse1.0 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston1.2 km
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- London St-Pancras1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1B1AS · Data under Open Government Licence