Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

CRAWFORD STREET, W1H 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAWFORD STREET, W1H 1BY.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1H 1BY 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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5/10
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Area Character

At 78% private renter occupancy, W1H 1BY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

W1H 1BY is an active urban area on Crawford Street, 0.3km from Bryanston in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone 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 — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00023527 (shared with 82 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 1BY. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near W1H 1BY are high at 155 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft484
Anti-social behaviour413
Violence and sexual offences320
Theft from the person303
Shoplifting178

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.2 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.6 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.7 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

160 nearby
  • Therapie London Central Wigmore St0.9 km
  • American Candy Shop1.0 km
  • Arome0.8 km
  • Artisan Du Chocolat0.8 km
  • Baker And Spice0.8 km
  • + 155 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

52 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel1.0 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.7 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel0.9 km
  • Thistle Piccadilly0.8 km
  • Parkwood Hotel0.8 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

483 nearby
  • Back On Track Coffee0.9 km
  • Brasserie Of Light0.8 km
  • Lamb And Flag Public House0.9 km
  • Marugame Udon0.9 km
  • Ottolenghi Marylebone0.7 km
  • + 478 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Source Market0.8 km
  • Benugo Limited0.8 km
  • Honi Poke0.8 km
  • Shawarma And More0.3 km
  • Wok To Walk0.3 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.4 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.4 km
  • Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.8 km
  • Clarette0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.4 km
  • London Paddington1.2 km
  • London Euston2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
  • Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Marylebone Underground Station0.4 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km