Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

GREAT PORTLAND STREET, W1W 6PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT PORTLAND STREET, W1W 6PX.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 6PX 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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Area Character

W1W 6PX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6PX is an active urban area on Great Portland 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 6PX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (334 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 6PX are sourced from Output Area E00024124 (shared with 215 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 6PX. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near W1W 6PX are high at 334 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 person921
Other theft750
Anti-social behaviour425
Violence and sexual offences373
Shoplifting186

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.7 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Good811 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

181 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.7 km
  • Blacks0.8 km
  • Cannaray Brands Limited0.4 km
  • Lever & Bloom Coffee LTD0.8 km
  • Russell News0.9 km
  • + 176 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

890 nearby
  • Bubble & Vape0.8 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.7 km
  • Speedy Cafe0.8 km
  • CHUTNEYS0.8 km
  • Drummond Villa Ltd0.9 km
  • + 885 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

119 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.8 km
  • ROOTS AND LEAVES0.5 km
  • The Sausage Chef0.5 km
  • Ayash0.9 km
  • Lunchbox0.8 km
  • + 114 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Arosfa Hotel0.7 km
  • Arran House Hotel0.7 km
  • Cheshire Hotel0.9 km
  • Jesmond Hotel0.7 km
  • Ridgemount Hotel0.7 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Marlborough Arms0.6 km
  • One Tun0.4 km
  • Phineas0.9 km
  • TCR Lounge Bar0.5 km
  • The Court0.5 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 km
  • London Marylebone1.5 km
  • London St-Pancras1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km