Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1B 1LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1B 1LU.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1B 1LU 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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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1B 1LU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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

W1B 1LU 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, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (285 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1B 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00024124 (shared with 215 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 W1B 1LU. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 50%
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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1B 1LU are high at 285 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 person816
Other theft608
Anti-social behaviour307
Violence and sexual offences305
Shoplifting228

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 pupils0.6 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

915 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.6 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.5 km
  • Broski Lounge0.6 km
  • VENEXINO0.6 km
  • Bubble Magik0.8 km
  • + 910 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

113 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.6 km
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.8 km
  • Mai Sushi0.6 km
  • Hibox0.6 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.6 km
  • + 108 more
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Retailers - Other

183 nearby
  • Chocofruit0.8 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.8 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.8 km
  • Raphia Favours Of Morocco0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • + 178 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.7 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.2 km
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Maddox Tavern0.8 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.7 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.3 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Marylebone1.4 km
  • London St-Pancras1.8 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
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km