Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

FOLEY STREET, W1W 6DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLEY STREET, W1W 6DR.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 6DR 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W1W 6DR has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

W1W 6DR is an active urban area on Foley Street, 0.4km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (518 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00024121 (shared with 75 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 6DR. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian28.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed17.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near W1W 6DR are high at 518 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 person1553
Other theft1171
Shoplifting580
Anti-social behaviour554
Violence and sexual offences517

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.8 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

997 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.4 km
  • VENEXINO0.5 km
  • Warburg Institute0.8 km
  • EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.6 km
  • Health Food Centre0.5 km
  • + 992 more
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Retailers - Other

157 nearby
  • Jai News0.5 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.5 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.5 km
  • THE BLUEBERRIES0.5 km
  • COCO'S KITCHEN LDN1.0 km
  • + 152 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

58 nearby
  • Morgan Hotel0.9 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian0.9 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.8 km
  • Thistle Piccadilly1.0 km
  • YMCA Indian Student Hostel0.4 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • The Angel Public House1.0 km
  • The Crown PH1.0 km
  • Salsa!1.0 km
  • Simmons Bar0.3 km
  • The Grafton Arms0.4 km
  • + 61 more
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Takeaway Shop

124 nearby
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
  • Kape & Pan1.0 km
  • Pret a Manger0.9 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • Savage Salads0.8 km
  • + 119 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 km
  • London St-Pancras1.7 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Goodge Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km