Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

CATO STREET, W1H 5HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATO STREET, W1H 5HS.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1H 5HS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W1H 5HS has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

W1H 5HS is an active urban area on Cato Street, 0.3km from Bryanston in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W1H 5HS 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 5HS are sourced from Output Area E00023499 (shared with 117 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 5HS. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.3%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed33.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 5HS are high at 163 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 behaviour609
Violence and sexual offences436
Other theft345
Theft from the person281
Vehicle crime147

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 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.4 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.6 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

482 nearby
  • Fresh Choice Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Ask Italian0.8 km
  • Bombay Palace0.5 km
  • Eat Ltd0.9 km
  • Games At The Vic0.1 km
  • + 477 more
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Retailers - Other

170 nearby
  • Apek Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Crispins0.4 km
  • Foodwise Express0.5 km
  • Padiciya Food & Wine London0.7 km
  • La Petite Poissonerie0.5 km
  • + 165 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

80 nearby
  • Adare Hotel0.6 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
  • Athena Hotel0.5 km
  • Barry House Hotel0.7 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.5 km
  • + 75 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Falafel & Juice Bar0.1 km
  • Ibu Malaysian0.9 km
  • Wasabi0.9 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Hola Guacamole0.5 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Burlock And Fam Bar1.0 km
  • Lockhouse Pub0.5 km
  • Clarette0.8 km
  • The Stablehand0.9 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.5 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 Station0.3 km