W1W 5HG is an active urban area on Hallam Street, 0.2km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 5HG are sourced from Output Area E00023818 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALLAM STREET, W1W 5HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALLAM STREET, W1W 5HG.
618
38
£ 64,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 5HG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1W 5HG — age 38, 22% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.0M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1W 5HG. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,330,500
4 sales · Mean £ 1,330,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1W 5HG are high at 164 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.
school Local Schools
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
All Souls CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
129 nearby- Esther Randall Court0.4 km
- Bambusa0.9 km
- Charles Worthington0.9 km
- The Soho Wine Supply Ltd0.9 km
- Stanhope News0.9 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
657 nearby- Bubble & Vape0.6 km
- COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.5 km
- Speedy Cafe0.6 km
- CHUTNEYS0.6 km
- Drummond Villa Ltd0.7 km
- + 652 more
Takeaway Shop
99 nearby- Pasta Espressa0.7 km
- ChangePlease0.7 km
- Dajaj Dajaj0.6 km
- ITSU0.8 km
- LUPO BROS0.8 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Euston Tap1.0 km
- Clarette0.8 km
- Amelie's Wine House1.0 km
- Fitzroy Tavern0.8 km
- Jack Horner1.0 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
- The Hotel Cavendish0.8 km
- Chiltern Firehouse0.9 km
- Ten Manchester Street Hotel0.8 km
- Blandford Hotel0.8 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston0.9 km
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- London St-Pancras1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W1W5HG · Data under Open Government Licence