W1D 1LA is an active urban area located 0.2km from St. George, Hanover Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1D 1LA has the character of 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. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1397 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1D 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1D 1LA.
204
34
£ 64,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1D 1LA 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.
Area Character
W1D 1LA is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1D 1LA. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1D 1LA are high at 1397 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.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- The Friendly Society0.7 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth0.6 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.6 km
- Dominion Theatre0.8 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1261 nearby- Break Point0.9 km
- TUC Congress House & Congress Centre0.9 km
- The Huxley0.6 km
- Buro Happold Engineers Ltd0.5 km
- Oka Restaurant0.4 km
- + 1256 more
Retailers - Other
215 nearby- Muji0.7 km
- Royal Mile Whiskies1.0 km
- SALLY SALON SERVICES LTD0.9 km
- The Convenience Store0.9 km
- Bambusa0.6 km
- + 210 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
61 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.9 km
- Academy Hotel0.9 km
- Cotton Rooms Hotel0.9 km
- Staunton Hotel0.9 km
- Soho Hotel0.6 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
132 nearby- Bubblelicious Tea0.6 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.8 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.4 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsburys0.9 km
- + 127 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.5 km
- London Euston1.5 km
- London Marylebone1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.0 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.0 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W1D1LA · Data under Open Government Licence