W1D 1LT is an active urban area located 0.3km from Soho in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1632 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1LT are sourced from Output Area E00175193 (shared with 2375 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1D 1LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1D 1LT.
237
35
£ 64,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1D 1LT 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
No single demographic signal dominates W1D 1LT — age 35, 17% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1D 1LT. The average age is 35.4. 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 1LT are high at 1632 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
247 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
- Cutter & Squidge0.4 km
- Gerrys Wine & Spirits0.4 km
- London Grace0.7 km
- ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.5 km
- + 242 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1351 nearby- Benugo Great Court Restaurant0.8 km
- London Review of Books Ltd0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- Bone Daddies Ramen0.4 km
- Shanghai Modern0.6 km
- + 1346 more
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- Brewdog0.6 km
- The Cambridge Theatre0.8 km
- Marlborough Arms0.7 km
- One Tun0.3 km
- St Martin's Theatre0.7 km
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
176 nearby- B Bagel Bakery Bar0.5 km
- ROOTS AND LEAVES0.4 km
- The Sausage Chef0.6 km
- Ayash0.9 km
- Lunchbox0.8 km
- + 171 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 nearby- Arosfa Hotel0.7 km
- Arran House Hotel0.7 km
- Cheshire Hotel0.5 km
- Covent Garden Hotel0.7 km
- Jesmond Hotel0.7 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
- London Euston1.4 km
- London St-Pancras1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1D1LT · Data under Open Government Licence