Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 8QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 8QS.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 8QS 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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3/10
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Area Character

W1W 8QS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 46% 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 8QS is an active urban area located 0.3km 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 8QS 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. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1073 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 8QS are sourced from Output Area E00024129 (shared with 580 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 8QS. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 49%
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 8QS are high at 1073 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 person2671
Other theft1785
Shoplifting1083
Violence and sexual offences630
Anti-social behaviour560

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1237 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.8 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.8 km
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.9 km
  • Zizzi0.9 km
  • Baaria1.0 km
  • + 1232 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

137 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.8 km
  • LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE1.0 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
  • Purely Falafel1.0 km
  • UZUMAKI0.8 km
  • + 132 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

70 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.6 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.5 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.5 km
  • Dominion Theatre0.8 km
  • + 65 more
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Retailers - Other

215 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
  • Coffee & Gift1.0 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.7 km
  • Goodge Street News0.4 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
  • + 210 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.8 km
  • Regency House Hotel0.8 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.8 km
  • Academy Hotel0.8 km
  • Cotton Rooms Hotel0.8 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London Charing Cross1.5 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.1 km