Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

YORK STREET, W1H 1GD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK STREET, W1H 1GD.

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Population

183

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1H 1GD — 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 £3.8M.

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

W1H 1GD is an active urban area on York Street, 0.3km from Dorset Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1H 1GD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £3.8M.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1GD are sourced from Output Area E00023528 (shared with 25 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 1GD. 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

White / British58.7%
Asian / British Asian23.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 44%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 3,825,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,825,000

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

Crime rates near W1H 1GD are high at 157 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 theft466
Anti-social behaviour430
Violence and sexual offences326
Theft from the person291
Shoplifting179

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.2 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.4 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.5 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 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 pupils0.6 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

471 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Al Balad0.7 km
  • BloomsYard0.7 km
  • Bubble Magik0.8 km
  • Cardinals Of Mayfair0.9 km
  • + 466 more
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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • Assal Patisserie0.7 km
  • Chocofruit0.8 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.8 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.8 km
  • Green Valley0.6 km
  • + 150 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.9 km
  • The Marylebone Hotel0.7 km
  • Americana Hotel0.5 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.8 km
  • Lablabi0.6 km
  • Wafflemeister0.7 km
  • Bateel International Uk Limited0.8 km
  • Crosstown0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Brewdog Paddington0.8 km
  • Clarette0.5 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.9 km
  • Grand Union0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Metro Paddington0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
  • Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
  • Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
  • London Marylebone Rail Station0.3 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km