Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1H 7QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 7QD.

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Population

116

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1H 7QD 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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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

W1H 7QD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 7QD is an active urban area located 0.2km from Portman 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 7QD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (420 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 7QD are sourced from Output Area E00023503 (shared with 47 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 7QD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.5%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 53%
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 7QD are high at 420 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 person1099
Shoplifting1027
Other theft657
Violence and sexual offences470
Anti-social behaviour416

school Local Schools

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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.9 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.0 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Bursra Meats Limited1.0 km
  • Keynest /Station Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • Costcutter- Mayfair Post Office0.9 km
  • H. R. Higgins0.7 km
  • + 140 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

70 nearby
  • Grand Hotel Bellevue1.0 km
  • The Dolphin Inn1.0 km
  • Blandford Hotel0.7 km
  • Hotel La Place0.7 km
  • Regency Hotel0.8 km
  • + 65 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Grand Union0.9 km
  • Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar1.0 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.9 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
  • Clarette0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

509 nearby
  • Fountains Abbey Public House1.0 km
  • German Donner Kebab0.9 km
  • Jc Decaux0.8 km
  • Lahore Biryani1.0 km
  • Lenas Cafe0.9 km
  • + 504 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Lolas Cupcakes0.9 km
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
  • Tart Modern0.8 km
  • 20Ft Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Atcha West End0.4 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.8 km
  • London Paddington1.2 km
  • London Euston2.2 km

Bus Stops

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