Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1D 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1D 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

294

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1D 1AL 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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Area Character

W1D 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 24% 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

W1D 1AL is an active urban area located 0.4km from Soho in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1D 1AL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% 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 (1137 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00175194 (shared with 614 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 W1D 1AL. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near W1D 1AL are high at 1137 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 person3397
Other theft2297
Anti-social behaviour995
Violence and sexual offences965
Shoplifting865

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.2 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1422 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.9 km
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.9 km
  • VENEXINO0.9 km
  • Warburg Institute0.7 km
  • Meet and Eat0.8 km
  • + 1417 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

205 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • El Pollote0.4 km
  • The Coffee Bar0.5 km
  • + 200 more
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Retailers - Other

280 nearby
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.7 km
  • Mr G Long0.8 km
  • Mr Michael Graney0.8 km
  • MYCIGARA - HOLBORN1.0 km
  • News Express1.0 km
  • + 275 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

81 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.7 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.6 km
  • Celtic Hotel0.8 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.7 km
  • + 76 more
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Pub, NightClub

104 nearby
  • Simmons Bar0.7 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.9 km
  • The Old Red Lion1.0 km
  • Princess Louise0.6 km
  • The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd0.4 km
  • + 99 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Kings Cross1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.0 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km