Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1B 1QD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

204

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1B 1QD 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

W1B 1QD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1QD is a well-regarded residential area located 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 1QD 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (204 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 1QD are sourced from Output Area E00023826 (shared with 114 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 1QD. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1QD are high at 204 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft504
Theft from the person401
Anti-social behaviour270
Violence and sexual offences242
Shoplifting234

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.8 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Regency House Hotel1.0 km
  • Gower House hotel1.0 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.9 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.5 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel0.9 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

862 nearby
  • Dillons Cafe at Waterstones1.0 km
  • K+A CATERERS0.9 km
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.6 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.9 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.9 km
  • + 857 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

106 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.6 km
  • Pasta Espressa0.9 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • Ponchon0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • + 101 more
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Retailers - Other

180 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Skyline Fresh Foods1.0 km
  • The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited1.0 km
  • Esther Randall Court0.7 km
  • Raye The Store0.4 km
  • + 175 more
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Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Spearmint Rhino0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Queens Head & Artichoke0.7 km
  • Simmons Bar0.5 km
  • The Grafton Arms0.6 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Mini H Mart0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London St-Pancras1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km