Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

DEVONSHIRE STREET, W1W 5EF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

122

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 5EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

86% of homes in W1W 5EF are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1W 5EF is an active urban area on Devonshire Street, 0.1km 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 5EF offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £580k, up 9.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5EF are sourced from Output Area E00023812 (shared with 23 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 5EF. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian40.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 580,000

12 sales · Mean £ 570,954

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

Crime rates near W1W 5EF are high at 172 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 person422
Other theft396
Violence and sexual offences274
Anti-social behaviour273
Shoplifting103

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 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

720 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 Healthcare0.2 km
  • Broski Lounge0.5 km
  • + 715 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

101 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.4 km
  • Benugo Limited0.9 km
  • Guptas0.8 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.7 km
  • Ponchon0.7 km
  • + 96 more
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Retailers - Other

138 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
  • + 133 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.8 km
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.8 km
  • The Grafton Hotel0.5 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 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
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 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 Station0.2 km
  • 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