Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1NG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1NG.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1B 1NG 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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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1B 1NG — age 40, 32% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.4M.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1B 1NG is a well-regarded residential area on Portland Place, 0.1km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1B 1NG offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 1NG are sourced from Output Area E00023819 (shared with 141 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 1NG. 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

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,450,000

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

Crime rates near W1B 1NG are high at 180 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 person397
Other theft381
Anti-social behaviour251
Violence and sexual offences237
Shoplifting149

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.7 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

863 nearby
  • Jova London1.0 km
  • Al Dente0.6 km
  • Elysee Restaurant0.8 km
  • IPPUDO LONDON CO.LIMITED0.6 km
  • Apoy Oxford Street0.6 km
  • + 858 more
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Retailers - Other

181 nearby
  • Fitness First Tottenham Court Road0.7 km
  • Joe Guselli Fruits0.7 km
  • Blandford Fruit Stores0.6 km
  • Buns From Home0.8 km
  • Leonidas0.7 km
  • + 176 more
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Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • Be At One0.5 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.7 km
  • Boom Battle Bar0.9 km
  • Nq640.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Mini H Mart0.6 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

115 nearby
  • EGGO LAND LTD0.7 km
  • GRILLED FISH0.6 km
  • LANTANA DL780.5 km
  • THE HOPE0.6 km
  • Slaw Food@Source Market0.6 km
  • + 110 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Fitzrovia Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
  • Charlotte Street Hotel0.7 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.3 km
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 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