4,304TOTAL POPULATION
1,900HOUSEHOLDS
5.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£56,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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W1T POSTCODE REGION

London (W1T)

The W1T postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1209 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the W1T postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 40% of people in W1T 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 W1T 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 W1T postcode covers the areas of Soho, Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Mayfair in London, England. It is an urban postcode in Greater London and is part of the West Central postcode area that includes WC, W2–8, W11 and W14.

Soho is a cosmopolitan neighbourhood known for its edgy atmosphere and rich culture. It is home to a wide variety of bars, nightclubs, restaurants, music venues and art galleries. Its streets are filled with characterful shops and it is famous for hosting a variety of tapas bars and alternative independent fashion stores.

Fitzrovia is a residential and business area often compared to neighbouring Bloomsbury. It is noted for its Georgian architecture, as well as for having a variety of pubs, cafés, boutique shops and restaurants.

Marylebone is an affluent area of central London known for its fashionable boutiques, art galleries, antique stores and exclusive restaurants. It is also home to the iconic Sherlock Holmes Museum.

Mayfair is a sophisticated area of expensive properties, designer stores and upscale restaurants. It features a variety of art galleries, luxury hotels, arcades and couture shopping destinations. It is also home to a cluster of important grade I and grade II buildings, such as the Royal Academy of Arts and the Grosvenor House.

W1T is located close to multiple transportation hubs including King's Cross St Pancras, Euston, Euston Square, Warren Street, Great Portland Street, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus and Tottenham Court Road. It is serviced by six tube lines and is served by a variety of London buses.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 70%WORKING
  • 30%UNEMPLOYED

30% of people in W1T are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 40% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 39%WHITE
  • 61%NON-WHITE

39% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

W1TGreater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

W1T 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.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeW1T
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameWestminster 013
LSOA NameWestminster 013B
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCity of London,Westminster
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

W1T Electoral Wards

The postal region of W1T, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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