W1S 1BL is an active urban area on Dering Street, 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 1BL is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (1926 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £3.9M.
Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00190391 (shared with 549 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERING STREET, W1S 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERING STREET, W1S 1BL.
219
42
£ 64,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1S 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W1S 1BL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1S 1BL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 2,510,000
2 sales · Mean £ 2,510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1S 1BL are high at 1926 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and shoplifting. 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
165 nearby- John Bell And Croyden0.3 km
- Bens Green Grocers0.5 km
- By Dr Val0.5 km
- Dajani Ltd0.6 km
- Holland And Barrett0.3 km
- + 160 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1060 nearby- Trishna0.7 km
- Angus Steak House0.2 km
- Aubaine @ Selfridges0.5 km
- Bao James St0.4 km
- Benugo Limited0.4 km
- + 1055 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 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
- + 47 more
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
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
Pub, NightClub
45 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
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.5 km
- London Charing Cross1.7 km
- London Euston1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1S1BL · Data under Open Government Licence