Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

MORTIMER STREET, W1W 7RD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER STREET, W1W 7RD.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 7RD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

W1W 7RD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

W1W 7RD is an active urban area on Mortimer 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 7RD offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (728 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 7RD are sourced from Output Area E00190455 (shared with 479 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 7RD. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.3%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
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.

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

Crime rates near W1W 7RD are high at 728 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 person2155
Other theft1544
Shoplifting780
Anti-social behaviour632
Violence and sexual offences604

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.2 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 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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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 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

205 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • D'Arblay Tabac0.5 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Euston Coffee Kiosk (king of falafel)0.9 km
  • + 200 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1158 nearby
  • Bubble & Vape0.9 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.9 km
  • Speedy Cafe0.9 km
  • CHUTNEYS1.0 km
  • Hot Pepper Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1153 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

144 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa0.9 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.6 km
  • Savage Salads0.7 km
  • EDEN0.5 km
  • Falafel Hub0.5 km
  • + 139 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Coyote Ugly Camden Limited0.9 km
  • Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.6 km
  • Crown & Anchor1.0 km
  • Lore Of The Land0.4 km
  • Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham)0.7 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Melia White House Hotel0.8 km
  • The Square Tavern0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Charing Cross1.5 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km