Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1D 1LZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

204

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1D 1LZ 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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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W1D 1LZ 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.

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

W1D 1LZ 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1571 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1LZ are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 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 1LZ. 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

White / British70.6%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1LZ are high at 1571 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 person4084
Other theft2660
Shoplifting1218
Violence and sexual offences977
Anti-social behaviour854

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.2 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.2 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1381 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.9 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare1.0 km
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.7 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.8 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House1.0 km
  • + 1376 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

177 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.9 km
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • El Pollote0.8 km
  • Brambletye Fruit Farms0.9 km
  • + 172 more
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Retailers - Other

250 nearby
  • Choice of CBD Ltd1.0 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.9 km
  • Venchi1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
  • + 245 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

61 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Academy Hotel0.7 km
  • Cotton Rooms Hotel0.8 km
  • Staunton Hotel0.7 km
  • Soho Hotel0.4 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.8 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.8 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
  • The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd0.8 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.3 km
  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London St-Pancras1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km