Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

DEVONSHIRE STREET, W1W 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE STREET, W1W 5EA.

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

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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 5EA — 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 5EA is an active urban area on Devonshire Street, 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 5EA 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 (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5EA 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 5EA. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Crime rates near W1W 5EA are high at 171 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person417
Other theft404
Anti-social behaviour292
Violence and sexual offences291
Burglary90

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

713 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.4 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.9 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza1.0 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.1 km
  • Regent'S Park Enterprises1.0 km
  • + 708 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

101 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.4 km
  • Benugo Limited0.9 km
  • Pasta Espressa0.7 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • Ponchon0.7 km
  • + 96 more
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Retailers - Other

135 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Local Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Skyline Fresh Foods0.7 km
  • The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited0.7 km
  • Esther Randall Court0.4 km
  • + 130 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • St Mungos Hostel1.0 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.7 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.6 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Spearmint Rhino0.5 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.8 km
  • Black Horse1.0 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.7 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.0 km
  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London St-Pancras1.6 km

Bus Stops

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