Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1H 5QS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

188

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1H 5QS 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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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 81% private renter occupancy, W1H 5QS 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 5QS is an active urban area located 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 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (309 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00023508 (shared with 67 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 5QS. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed17.8%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 5QS are high at 309 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person650
Shoplifting447
Other theft439
Violence and sexual offences401
Anti-social behaviour331

school Local Schools

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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.9 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.0 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils1.0 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

502 nearby
  • Nambu-Tei0.9 km
  • Phoenix Palace Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
  • Vap Lounge By Le-Vap0.9 km
  • Richoux0.9 km
  • Ruya Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 497 more
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Retailers - Other

150 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • Sm Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 145 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

82 nearby
  • The Biltmore Mayfair0.9 km
  • Grand Hotel Bellevue0.8 km
  • Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.9 km
  • So Paddington Hotel0.9 km
  • The Dolphin Inn0.8 km
  • + 77 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Grand Union0.8 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.6 km
  • Be At One1.0 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.7 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Honi Poke0.6 km
  • Shawarma And More0.8 km
  • Wok To Walk0.8 km
  • Bagel Factory1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.8 km
  • London Paddington1.0 km
  • London Victoria2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Marble Arch Underground Station0.3 km
  • Marble Arch Underground Station0.3 km