Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

RIDING HOUSE STREET, W1W 7ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDING HOUSE STREET, W1W 7ER.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 7ER 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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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W1W 7ER is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.2M.

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

W1W 7ER is an active urban area on Riding House Street, 0.4km from Cavendish Square 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 7ER offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (611 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 7ER are sourced from Output Area E00024125 (shared with 61 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 7ER. 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

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 970,000

4 sales · Mean £ 962,250

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

Crime rates near W1W 7ER are high at 611 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 person1825
Other theft1279
Shoplifting639
Anti-social behaviour591
Violence and sexual offences526

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.1 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.9 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.9 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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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

170 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • D'Arblay Tabac0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Euston Coffee Kiosk (king of falafel)0.9 km
  • + 165 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1071 nearby
  • Bubble & Vape0.9 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.8 km
  • Speedy Cafe0.9 km
  • CHUTNEYS0.9 km
  • Drummond Villa Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1066 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

131 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.8 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.6 km
  • Savage Salads0.7 km
  • EDEN0.4 km
  • Falafel Hub0.4 km
  • + 126 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

69 nearby
  • Coyote Ugly Camden Limited1.0 km
  • Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.6 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.9 km
  • Lore Of The Land0.4 km
  • Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)0.6 km
  • + 64 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Melia White House Hotel0.8 km
  • The Square Tavern0.8 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 km
  • London Charing Cross1.6 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km

Bus Stops

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