W1W 5BB 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 5BB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (203 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00023818 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1W 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 5BB.
618
38
£ 64,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 5BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1W 5BB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1W 5BB. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1W 5BB are high at 203 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
741 nearby- Caffe Concerto1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.4 km
- Honey & Spice0.3 km
- Icco Pizza0.5 km
- + 736 more
Retailers - Other
146 nearby- Nicolas0.1 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- + 141 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
46 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.5 km
- Blandford Hotel0.9 km
- Hotel La Place0.8 km
- Regency Hotel0.8 km
- Academy Hotel0.8 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- The Lucky Saint0.1 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.8 km
- Nq640.8 km
- Simmons Bar0.8 km
- Whistle Punks0.6 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Mini H Mart0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
112 nearby- Mai Sushi0.8 km
- Hibox0.5 km
- MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.6 km
- Simply Thai0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 107 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.9 km
- London Marylebone1.5 km
- London St-Pancras1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1W5BB · Data under Open Government Licence