W1W 7AE is an active urban area located 0.5km 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 7AE 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. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (683 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00024125 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1W 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 7AE.
164
36
£ 64,300 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 7AE 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1W 7AE spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1W 7AE. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 7AE are high at 683 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1089 nearby- Broski Lounge0.5 km
- VENEXINO0.5 km
- Warburg Institute0.8 km
- EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.6 km
- Health Food Centre0.6 km
- + 1084 more
Retailers - Other
169 nearby- Jai News0.6 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.6 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.6 km
- THE BLUEBERRIES0.6 km
- COCO'S KITCHEN LDN0.9 km
- + 164 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
56 nearby- Morgan Hotel0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian0.8 km
- The Radisson Edwardian1.0 km
- Mandeville Hotel0.9 km
- Thistle Piccadilly1.0 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
69 nearby- The Angel Public House0.9 km
- The Crown PH0.9 km
- Coyote Ugly Camden Limited0.9 km
- Salsa!0.9 km
- The London Cocktail Club1.0 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
137 nearby- Ben’s Traditional Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
- Fafa's1.0 km
- Kape & Pan0.9 km
- Pret a Manger0.9 km
- + 132 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston1.1 km
- London Charing Cross1.6 km
- London St-Pancras1.7 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
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Postcode Profile: W1W7AE · Data under Open Government Licence