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W1A 1AA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Westminster
About W1A 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
W1A 1AA is a postcode in West End, Westminster, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near W1A 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around W1A 1AA are schools and education and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for W1A 1AA is based on Westminster 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,868 residents, 6,096 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 19% owner-occupied, 52% privately rented, 28% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
Families checking schools near W1A 1AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near W1A 1AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around W1A 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 944 planning applications, 25 HMO licences, 160 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about W1A 1AA
Is W1A 1AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 35% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near W1A 1AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near W1A 1AA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near W1A 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for W1A 1AA?
LocaleIQ matched W1A 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around W1A 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 944 planning records, 25 HMO licences, 160 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.