Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1S 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1S 1AW.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

219

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

work
Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: W1S 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

W1S 1AW has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1S 1AW is an active urban area located 0.1km from Hanover Square (St. George, Hanover Sq.) in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W1S 1AW is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1555 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00190391 (shared with 549 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1S 1AW. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.0%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

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 W1S 1AW are high at 1555 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person2458
Other theft1460
Shoplifting1162
Anti-social behaviour537
Violence and sexual offences472

school Local Schools

P

St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.7 km
P

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
P

All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
P

Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
S

The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 km
P

Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.3 km
P

St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.4 km
P

Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

165 nearby
  • John Bell And Croyden0.4 km
  • Bens Green Grocers0.5 km
  • By Dr Val0.5 km
  • Dajani Ltd0.6 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.3 km
  • + 160 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1067 nearby
  • Trishna0.7 km
  • Angus Steak House0.2 km
  • Aubaine @ Selfridges0.5 km
  • Bao James St0.4 km
  • Benugo Limited0.4 km
  • + 1062 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.4 km
  • The Marylebone Hotel0.5 km
  • Dean St Town House0.9 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.9 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.4 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

91 nearby
  • Bateel International Uk Limited0.5 km
  • Crosstown0.4 km
  • Doughnut Time0.3 km
  • Feya0.4 km
  • Lucky Tea0.3 km
  • + 86 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.5 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.4 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Cirque Du Soir0.5 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.6 km
  • London Charing Cross1.6 km
  • London Euston1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km