Postcode report
W1B 1NS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About W1B 1NS: area rating, property, schools and local change
W1B 1NS is a postcode in Marylebone, Westminster, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near W1B 1NS, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around W1B 1NS are health and housing, while property market signals 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 W1B 1NS is based on Westminster 011 Census 2021. It covers 6,835 residents, 6,307 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 31% owner-occupied, 57% privately rented, 11% 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 9/10.
Families checking schools near W1B 1NS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near W1B 1NS 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 W1B 1NS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 967 planning applications, 43 HMO licences, 141 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 W1B 1NS
Is W1B 1NS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% 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 W1B 1NS?
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 W1B 1NS?
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 W1B 1NS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for W1B 1NS?
LocaleIQ matched W1B 1NS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around W1B 1NS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 967 planning records, 43 HMO licences, 141 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.