Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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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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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1W 5AJ — age 38, 22% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5AJ is an active urban area located 0.2km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1W 5AJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5AJ 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 5AJ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near W1W 5AJ are high at 201 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft498
Theft from the person481
Violence and sexual offences368
Anti-social behaviour335
Public order106

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.1 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

702 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.3 km
  • VENEXINO0.3 km
  • Warburg Institute0.8 km
  • Prime Burger1.0 km
  • TORTILLA1.0 km
  • + 697 more
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Retailers - Other

137 nearby
  • W H Smith plc1.0 km
  • WH Smith1.0 km
  • Mikels Coffee Company0.4 km
  • Normans Newsagents0.5 km
  • Simply Fresh0.4 km
  • + 132 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Gower House hotel0.7 km
  • St Mungos Hostel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.6 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.7 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Spearmint Rhino0.4 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • The Signal Box PH1.0 km
  • Euston Tap0.9 km
  • Boom Battle Bar0.8 km
  • + 46 more
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Takeaway Shop

109 nearby
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.6 km
  • Ponchon0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • Pret a Manger0.6 km
  • Shoop0.3 km
  • + 104 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury’s Supermarket1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston0.9 km
  • London Marylebone1.5 km
  • London St-Pancras1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km