W1K 1BE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Green Park in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1K 1BE has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (408 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W1K 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00190389 (shared with 293 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1K 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1K 1BE.
219
44
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1K 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1K 1BE — age 44, 32% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BE. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1K 1BE are high at 408 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
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Hedonism Wines0.6 km
- Common Purpose Training Ltd0.5 km
- Candy Land0.9 km
- West One Food Fayre0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- The Athenaeum Hotel0.2 km
- The Biltmore Mayfair0.6 km
- Browns Hotel0.7 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.7 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.8 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- 5 Hertford Street0.2 km
- Coach And Horses Public House0.4 km
- Oswalds0.7 km
- Vaga Bond1.0 km
- Maddox Tavern0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
388 nearby- Arro Coffee0.3 km
- Bacchanalia0.6 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.4 km
- Benugo Limited0.3 km
- Caffe In0.3 km
- + 383 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Green Shoots0.3 km
- Bike-Drop1.0 km
- Atcha West End0.9 km
- District0.8 km
- The Salad Kitchen0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
- London Charing Cross1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.3 km
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1K1BE · Data under Open Government Licence