W1K 1DL is a well-regarded residential area on South Street, 0.3km 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 1DL 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. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (556 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00024109 (shared with 154 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, W1K 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, W1K 1DL.
265
45
£ 68,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1K 1DL 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines W1K 1DL — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1K 1DL. The average age is 45.5. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1K 1DL are high at 556 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
598 nearby- Caffe Concerto0.6 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
- Yeni1.0 km
- 123V0.6 km
- Ain'T Nothin' But0.9 km
- + 593 more
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- Candy Land0.6 km
- West One Food Fayre0.5 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.6 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.5 km
- Cirque Du Soir0.9 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.2 km
- Curzon Cinema0.2 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Inamo Sukoshi0.8 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.9 km
- The Good Egg0.9 km
- Hotbox0.8 km
- Sexy Buns0.8 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Marriott Grosvenor House0.3 km
- The Berkeley1.0 km
- Claridges Hotel0.5 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.7 km
- Chesterfield Hotel0.2 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
- London Charing Cross1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: W1K1DL · Data under Open Government Licence