Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1H 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 1BJ.

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Population

581

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1H 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

W1H 1BJ has a highly multicultural community character — 59% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

W1H 1BJ is an active urban area located 0.3km from Bryanston in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

W1H 1BJ is 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. 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00023490 (shared with 135 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 W1H 1BJ. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.7%
Asian / British Asian30.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed25.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 W1H 1BJ are high at 182 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour642
Other theft484
Violence and sexual offences459
Theft from the person289
Vehicle crime178

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.3 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.5 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.5 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

487 nearby
  • Nambu-Tei0.4 km
  • Phoenix Palace Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • The London Clinic0.9 km
  • Vap Lounge By Le-Vap0.4 km
  • Bone Daddies0.9 km
  • + 482 more
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Retailers - Other

162 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • Primark Stores0.8 km
  • William Hill0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 157 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

74 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.7 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.5 km
  • Adare Hotel0.9 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.9 km
  • Athena Hotel0.8 km
  • + 69 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Falafel & Juice Bar0.4 km
  • Slaw Food@Source Market0.9 km
  • Benugo Limited0.8 km
  • Mai Sushi0.9 km
  • Bekhal Company Ltd0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
  • Harry'S Bar1.0 km
  • Grand Union0.6 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.6 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro Paddington0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.3 km
  • London Paddington1.0 km
  • London Euston2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
  • Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
  • Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
  • London Marylebone Rail Station0.3 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.4 km