Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 5DX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

249

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 5DX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

W1W 5DX is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 5DX is an active urban area located 0.1km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00023817 (shared with 68 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 5DX. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime rates near W1W 5DX are high at 142 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 theft315
Theft from the person310
Anti-social behaviour253
Violence and sexual offences221
Burglary80

school Local Schools

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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 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 pupils1.0 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

681 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.4 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.9 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.9 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.1 km
  • Broski Lounge0.5 km
  • + 676 more
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Takeaway Shop

100 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.4 km
  • Benugo Limited0.9 km
  • Guptas0.8 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
  • Ponchon0.7 km
  • + 95 more
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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Local Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Skyline Fresh Foods0.7 km
  • The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • + 129 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.8 km
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • The Grafton Hotel0.5 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Spearmint Rhino0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.0 km
  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London St-Pancras1.7 km

Bus Stops

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