W1W 5AL is an active urban area located 0.3km from Fitzrovia 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, W1W 5AL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00023814 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1W 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 5AL.
536
36
£ 64,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 5AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, W1W 5AL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1W 5AL. The average age is 36.4. 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 W1W 5AL are high at 204 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.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
131 nearby- Esther Randall Court0.4 km
- Ambala Sweet Centre0.7 km
- Mestizo Market0.6 km
- Supersave0.7 km
- Sweet Exspress0.9 km
- + 126 more
Restaurant, Cafe
697 nearby- British Medical Association1.0 km
- Bubble & Vape0.6 km
- COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.4 km
- Fare of London0.9 km
- Speedy Cafe0.6 km
- + 692 more
Takeaway Shop
111 nearby- Pasta Espressa0.6 km
- Burger King Barrier Line0.9 km
- Crosstown1.0 km
- Feya1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 106 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- The Signal Box PH0.9 km
- Euston Tap0.9 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.4 km
- Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.3 km
- Crown & Anchor0.6 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.8 km
- The Marylebone Hotel0.8 km
- Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
- Ambassadors Hotel in Bloomsbury1.0 km
- Connaught Hall UCL0.9 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury’s Supermarket0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 13 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 Station0.3 km
- Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Warren Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1W5AL · Data under Open Government Licence