Postcode report
W1H 5AL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About W1H 5AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
W1H 5AL 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 W1H 5AL, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around W1H 5AL are schools and education and jobs, 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 W1H 5AL is based on Westminster 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,475 residents, 13,816 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 27% owner-occupied, 62% privately rented, 10% 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.
For property prices near W1H 5AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the W1H postcode district. The latest median sold price is £490k from 16 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near W1H 5AL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 W1H 5AL 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 W1H 5AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 85 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 W1H 5AL
Is W1H 5AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 42% 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 W1H 5AL?
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 W1H 5AL?
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 W1H 5AL?
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 W1H 5AL?
LocaleIQ matched W1H 5AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in W1H 5AL?
The latest median sold price is £490k based on 16 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around W1H 5AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 85 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.