Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1S 1DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, W1S 1DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

W1S 1DP is an active urban area located 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W1S 1DP 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 (1998 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00190391 (shared with 549 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 1DP. 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%
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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.

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Crime rates near W1S 1DP are high at 1998 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 person2531
Other theft1484
Shoplifting1187
Anti-social behaviour523
Violence and sexual offences473

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 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.1 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.5 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1058 nearby
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • Bubble Magik0.5 km
  • Cardinals Of Mayfair0.7 km
  • Caterlink0.8 km
  • Caviar House & Prunier0.5 km
  • + 1053 more
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Retailers - Other

161 nearby
  • Chocofruit0.5 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.5 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.5 km
  • Raphia Favours Of Morocco0.5 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • + 156 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.8 km
  • Soho Hotel0.8 km
  • The London Edition0.8 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.5 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel0.5 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

85 nearby
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.5 km
  • Professional Project Catering0.5 km
  • Wafflemeister0.9 km
  • Salad Med1.0 km
  • GRILLED FISH0.9 km
  • + 80 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Be At One0.3 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.5 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.4 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth1.0 km
  • Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.6 km
  • London Marylebone1.6 km
  • London Victoria1.8 km

Bus Stops

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