W1S 1BZ 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.
For renters and young professionals, W1S 1BZ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (1503 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1S 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1S 1BZ.
204
34
£ 64,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1S 1BZ 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
W1S 1BZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1S 1BZ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1S 1BZ are high at 1503 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.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
185 nearby- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd1.0 km
- Cavendish Candy0.6 km
- D'Wine0.2 km
- Kingdom Of Sweets0.1 km
- Nespresso0.0 km
- + 180 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.9 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth0.8 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
- Luxx0.7 km
- Oswalds0.5 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1148 nearby- Be At One Greek Street1.0 km
- G-A-Y Late0.9 km
- Nandos0.9 km
- Noble Rot Soho0.9 km
- Shackfuyu1.0 km
- + 1143 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Hallam Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.4 km
- The Marylebone Hotel0.6 km
- Soho Hotel0.8 km
- The London Edition0.6 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Hotbox0.1 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
- Sexy Buns0.1 km
- Psycle0.4 km
- We110.3 km
- + 108 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.6 km
- London Euston1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1S1BZ · Data under Open Government Licence