Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

PORTLAND PLACE, W1B 1NZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

249

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Avg Age

45

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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 1NZ 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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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

W1B 1NZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.4M, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £2.4M.

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

W1B 1NZ is a well-regarded residential area on Portland Place, 0.2km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in W1B, W1B 1NZ 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.4M. 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 1NZ are sourced from Output Area E00023817 (shared with 68 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 1NZ. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,475,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,400,000

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

Crime rates near W1B 1NZ are high at 141 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 person310
Other theft286
Anti-social behaviour245
Violence and sexual offences215
Shoplifting78

school Local Schools

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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

662 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.5 km
  • VENEXINO0.5 km
  • EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.3 km
  • Health Food Centre0.5 km
  • Bon Appetit0.9 km
  • + 657 more
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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Jai News0.5 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.5 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.5 km
  • THE BLUEBERRIES0.5 km
  • Raye The Store0.7 km
  • + 128 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

40 nearby
  • Gower House hotel1.0 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
  • Durrants Hotel0.8 km
  • The Grafton Hotel0.6 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Spearmint Rhino0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.8 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.6 km
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

93 nearby
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
  • Ponchon0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • Pret a Manger0.8 km
  • Shoop0.4 km
  • + 88 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.0 km
  • London Marylebone1.2 km
  • London St-Pancras1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km