W1K 1AF is an active urban area on Stanhope Gate, 0.5km from Berkeley in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (541 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1K 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00024118 (shared with 242 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANHOPE GATE, W1K 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANHOPE GATE, W1K 1AF.
163
44
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1K 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1K 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1K 1AF. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 W1K 1AF are high at 541 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
438 nearby- Caffe Concerto0.8 km
- 123V0.8 km
- Attendant Coffee Roasters0.8 km
- Bens Cookies0.9 km
- Burger And Lobster0.8 km
- + 433 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Candy Land0.8 km
- West One Food Fayre0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Common Purpose Training Ltd0.5 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.8 km
- Oswalds0.7 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar1.0 km
- Harry'S Bar1.0 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Ergon Deli And Cafe1.0 km
- Green Shoots0.4 km
- Natashkino0.8 km
- Ekook1.0 km
- Honi Poke0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Browns Hotel0.7 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.7 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.8 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel0.3 km
- The Biltmore Mayfair0.5 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.4 km
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1K1AF · Data under Open Government Licence