Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1H 5EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 5EE.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

33

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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 5EE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 80% private renter occupancy, W1H 5EE 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 5EE is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bryanston in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1H 5EE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 5EE are sourced from Output Area E00023500 (shared with 33 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 5EE. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.0%
Asian / British Asian32.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed17.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime rates near W1H 5EE are high at 164 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour564
Violence and sexual offences407
Other theft327
Theft from the person276
Vehicle crime161

school Local Schools

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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.5 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.6 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.7 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

175 nearby
  • WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.8 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.8 km
  • Primark Stores0.7 km
  • William Hill0.8 km
  • Almansoori Cafe0.3 km
  • + 170 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

508 nearby
  • Ali Baba Restaurant0.8 km
  • Azmar Restaurant0.9 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.8 km
  • Comfort Inn1.0 km
  • Jannat Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 503 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

82 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.4 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.3 km
  • Dorset Square Hotel0.6 km
  • London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.7 km
  • Hyde Park Rooms Hotel0.6 km
  • + 77 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.7 km
  • The Beer House0.9 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.5 km
  • Lockhouse Pub0.5 km
  • The Stablehand0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Honi Poke0.9 km
  • Shawarma And More0.7 km
  • Wok To Walk0.7 km
  • Bagel Factory0.8 km
  • Butter Clucker0.7 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.6 km
  • London Paddington0.8 km
  • London Euston2.4 km

Bus Stops

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