Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 5AB.

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

618

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1W 5AB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

W1W 5AB is an active urban area located 0.2km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

The people who live in W1W 5AB are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00023818 (shared with 113 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 W1W 5AB. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.8%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed23.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1W 5AB are high at 168 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 person414
Other theft380
Anti-social behaviour283
Violence and sexual offences275
Burglary76

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.5 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.5 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

669 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.4 km
  • VENEXINO0.4 km
  • Warburg Institute0.9 km
  • EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.2 km
  • Health Food Centre0.4 km
  • + 664 more
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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • Jai News0.4 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.4 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.4 km
  • THE BLUEBERRIES0.4 km
  • Esther Randall Court0.4 km
  • + 126 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

99 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.7 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • Ponchon0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • Pret a Manger0.7 km
  • + 94 more
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Euston Tap1.0 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.5 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.9 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

43 nearby
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • St Mungos Hostel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.7 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.6 km
  • Passfield Hall1.0 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.9 km
  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London St-Pancras1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km