W1W 5DY is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For serious buyers, W1W 5DY is 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00023817 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1W 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 5DY.
249
45
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 5DY 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, W1W 5DY combines high owner-occupation (65%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 5DY. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1W 5DY are high at 149 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
The St Marylebone CofE School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
689 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
- + 684 more
Takeaway Shop
101 nearby- Easy Tiger0.4 km
- Benugo Limited0.9 km
- Guptas0.8 km
- Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
- Ponchon0.7 km
- + 96 more
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Local Food & Wine1.0 km
- Skyline Fresh Foods0.7 km
- The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- + 131 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Durrants Hotel0.8 km
- Gower House hotel0.9 km
- The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
- The Grafton Hotel0.5 km
- Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
41 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
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- + 15 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
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Postcode Profile: W1W5DY · Data under Open Government Licence