W1H 1FG is an active urban area on Thornton Place, 0.2km from Dorset Square 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.9M, up 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1FG are sourced from Output Area E00023528 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON PLACE, W1H 1FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON PLACE, W1H 1FG.
183
38
£ 68,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 1FG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1H 1FG — age 38, 21% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.9M. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 1FG. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 2,050,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,050,000
Flat
£ 1,850,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,850,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 1FG are high at 161 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
153 nearby- WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.7 km
- Bayley & Sage0.8 km
- Cumberland Food And Wine0.8 km
- Exit 9 American Candy0.8 km
- Kaleido0.8 km
- + 148 more
Restaurant, Cafe
463 nearby- Ali Baba Restaurant0.4 km
- Baskin Robbins0.3 km
- Roof Top Kitchen0.7 km
- Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.5 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.3 km
- + 458 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Atcha West End0.9 km
- Cojean0.8 km
- Indi-Go Rasoi Deli0.8 km
- Juici Jerk0.8 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Doubletree0.7 km
- Hyatt Regency The Churchill Hotel0.6 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Sussex Hotel0.8 km
- The Darlington Hyde Park Hotel1.0 km
- The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clarette0.5 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.3 km
- Grand Union0.8 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.3 km
- London Paddington1.2 km
- London Euston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
- London Marylebone Rail Station0.3 km
- Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H1FG · Data under Open Government Licence