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London (W1H)
The W1H postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1366 individual postcodes.
There are 1 electoral wards in the W1H postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 48% of people in W1H are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of W1H are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The postcode W1H is in the London district of West Central London, more specifically within the boundaries of City of Westminster and Camden. It covers the western and southern parts of modern-day Soho and Fitzrovia, and the postcode is shared by some residential and commercial properties.
The area is a mixture of residential and commercial buildings, as well as some top attractions such as the world-famous Soho Square, which is the centre of London's entertainment and nightlife scene. Also located in the area are a number of boutique shops, popular cafes and restaurants, luxury hotels, banks, offices, theatres, cinemas and galleries.
Several world-renowned tourist attractions also dot the landscape, including the British Museum, Piccadilly Circus - a centre of activity synonymous with the city, Oxford Street - a premier shopping destination and Tottenham Court Road - a vibrant street known for its many electronic stores.
The area is home to a number of popular music venues, such as The Borderline and Jazz After Dark as well as the iconic 100 Club and Ronnie Scott's, staples of the Jazz and Blues scenes. W1H is also home to a wide range of universities, colleges and higher education establishments, some of the most prominent being The University of Westminster and The London School of Economics.
The area has played a major role in the field of popular culture, having been the home of a number of renowned musicians, writers, and actors. Electric Avenue - immortalized in the Eddy Grant song - is located in the district, as is the house where Beatles songs were written, and in nearby Bloomsbury, is the former home of Virginia Woolf, George Orwell and other prominent figures.
The area is well served with regard to infrastructure, enjoying the convenience of a dozen or so train stations and Underground lines, making it easy to get around. The area also boasts a well-established bus system and a number of parks, squares and gardens saturated with history.
Demographics
Greater London
W1H is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | W1H |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Westminster 011 |
| LSOA Name | Westminster 011B |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | City of London,Westminster |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
W1H Electoral Wards
The postal region of W1H, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 48% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.