Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

NEW BOND STREET, W1S 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW BOND STREET, W1S 1BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

204

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1S 1BJ 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W1S 1BJ is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1S 1BJ is an active urban area on New Bond Street, 0.2km 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.

For renters and young professionals, W1S 1BJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1S 1BJ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.6%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1S 1BJ are high at 2165 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 person2575
Other theft1511
Shoplifting1256
Anti-social behaviour549
Violence and sexual offences537

school Local Schools

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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.2 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

165 nearby
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Fabrique0.9 km
  • Salumeria Dino0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Patkins0.9 km
  • + 160 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

55 nearby
  • Sanderson Hotel0.8 km
  • Dean St Town House0.8 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.6 km
  • The Marylebone Hotel0.7 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1090 nearby
  • Banh Mi Bay0.9 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.9 km
  • Aubaine1.0 km
  • The Monocle Cafe1.0 km
  • Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.9 km
  • + 1085 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

88 nearby
  • Dajaj Dajaj0.9 km
  • LUPO BROS1.0 km
  • The Detox Kitchen0.8 km
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.3 km
  • Ergon Deli And Cafe0.2 km
  • + 83 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.4 km
  • Hongdae Pocha0.9 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.5 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.5 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km
  • London Victoria1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km