W1K 1BL is an active urban area located 0.5km from Mayfair in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1K 1BL offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (514 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1K 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00024118 (shared with 242 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1K 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1K 1BL.
163
44
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1K 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1K 1BL — age 44, 48% ownership, 51% 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 1BL. 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
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 W1K 1BL are high at 514 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
464 nearby- Compane1.0 km
- Davy'S At St James'S0.9 km
- Ginza0.9 km
- Il Vicolo1.0 km
- Pikolino Cafe1.0 km
- + 459 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Belong Oxford St/Game1.0 km
- Loon Fung Supermarket0.7 km
- Oxford Town0.9 km
- Newsmart1.0 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.8 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Claridges Hotel0.6 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.9 km
- Doubletree0.9 km
- Hyatt Regency The Churchill Hotel1.0 km
- London Marriott Hotel0.6 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Atcha West End0.7 km
- Cojean0.8 km
- District0.6 km
- Indi-Go Rasoi Deli0.8 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.7 km
- Luxx0.6 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
- Harry'S Bar0.9 km
- 5 Hertford Street0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km
- London Marylebone1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1K1BL · Data under Open Government Licence