NW1 5LW

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Updated September 2026

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Local authority
Westminster
Postcode district
NW1
Postcode sector
NW1 5

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
NW1 5LD 26 m
NW1 5RZ 49 m
W1U 5AJ 55 m
NW1 5LG 68 m
NW1 5LQ 68 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
NW1 5LW
Status
Terminated
Introduced
1 February 1990
Terminated
1 December 1994
Postcode area
NW
Postcode district
NW1
Postcode sector
NW1 5
Latitude
51.522422
Longitude
-0.156403
British National Grid easting
528,000
British National Grid northing
182,000

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Westminster · E09000033
Parish or community
E43000236
Output area
E00023920
Lower layer super output area
Westminster 008D · E01004727
Middle layer super output area
Westminster 008 · E02000967

Postcode source versions

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Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
372
Primary
149
Secondary
34
  1. The St Marylebone CofE School

    Academy converter

    296 m
  2. Royal Academy of Music

    Higher education institutions

    351 m
  3. Francis Holland School

    Other independent school

    368 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
32,298
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 7,397
  • Other theft 6,228
  • Shoplifting 4,804
  • Violence and sexual offences 4,512
  • Anti social behaviour 2,299

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
NW1 5 residents
2,569

Age bands in NW1 5

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
10.5%

226 residents

Age 15 to 24
15.2%

326 residents

Age 25 to 44
40.9%

879 residents

Age 45 to 64
21.6%

464 residents

Age 65 and over
11.7%

252 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
402
Records since 17 September 2020
110
Latest available record date
5 August 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2541/L Date not supplied 904 m away

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to listed building consent 2024/2211/L dated 6/09/2024 for 'External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing 'link' structure/building, proposed roof light and associated works. Internal alterations to (former) main house and mews including installation of replacement staircases; reconfiguration of internal layouts at ground and lower- ground floor levels (main house) and ground and first floor levels (mews).'

    Flat 1 5 Cambridge Gate London NW1 4JX

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/2542/P Date not supplied 904 m away

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to planning permission 2024/1454/P dated 6/09/2024 for 'External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing 'link' structure/building, new roof light and associated works.'

    Flat 1 5 Cambridge Gate London NW1 4JX

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/1320/P Decision dated 5 August 2025 885 m away

    Proposed installation of 105 solar panels

    1-9 Albany Street London NW1 4DF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  4. 2025/2150/T Decision dated 23 June 2025 994 m away

    ON STREET AT FRONT: 1 x London Plane (N3209) - Crown reduce by approx. 3m laterally and reduce in height to balance to create a 2m clearance from the client's property and the neighbouring property. Remove all broken branches.

    Albany Street Police Station 60 Albany Street London NW1 4EE

    London Borough of Camden No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
  5. 2025/1679/P Decision dated 12 June 2025 871 m away

    Internal works to ground and lower ground floor flat including staircase replacement, chimney breast removal, raising of existing beam and bathroom relocation. External works to replace skylight and enclosure, replacement and infilling entrance doors, and relocation of soil pipe (Part Retrospective)

    1 Peto Place London NW1 4DT

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  6. 2025/1758/L Decision dated 12 June 2025 871 m away

    Internal works to ground and lower ground floor flat including staircase replacement, chimney breast removal, raising of existing beam and bathroom relocation. External works to replace skylight and enclosure, replacement and infilling entrance doors, and relocation of soil pipe (Part Retrospective)

    1 Peto Place London NW1 4DT

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  7. 2025/1575/L Decision dated 3 June 2025 945 m away

    Internal alterations at basement level to provide new swimming pool, changing facilities and spa (no excavations), and installation of 2 external vents at ground floor level to the north west corner.

    Melia White House Hotel Albany Street London NW1 3UP

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  8. 2025/1551/P Decision dated 3 June 2025 945 m away

    Installation of 2 external vents at ground floor level to the north west corner.

    Melia White House Hotel Albany Street London NW1 3UP

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2025/2016/L Decision dated 13 May 2025 983 m away

    Installation of secondary glazing to existing window at 3rd floor on rear elevation.

    Flat C 69 Albany Street London NW1 4BT

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  10. 2025/0793/L Decision dated 8 April 2025 945 m away

    Internal refurbishment and planform reconfiguration of 112 apartments in Wing A of the Melia White House Hotel building

    Melia White House Hotel Albany Street London NW1 3UP

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  11. 2025/1185/L Decision dated 8 April 2025 945 m away

    Internal works to the basement to create pool and spa facilities

    Melia White House Hotel Albany Street London NW1 3UP

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  12. 2025/0065/T Decision dated 30 January 2025 805 m away

    OUTSIDE NUMBER 8: 1 x Lime (Tilia x vulgaris) (T1648) - Prune branches to the northeast by approx. 1.5m to a height of 5.5m to reduce encroachment on adjacent Mulberry. Prune back branches by 1m from adjacent structures to the south.

    St Andrews Place Fitzrovia London NW1 4DX

    London Borough of Camden No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

137

within 5 km straight-line

  • CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE

    LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 15 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5JD

    ODS code E87745

    342 m

  • MARYLEBONE HEALTH CENTRE

    17 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5LT

    ODS code E87737

    342 m

  • CRAWFORD STREET SURGERY

    95-97 CRAWFORD STREET, LONDON, W1H 2HJ

    ODS code E87070

    479 m

  • LISSON GROVE HEALTH CENTRE

    GATEFORTH STREET, LONDON, NW8 8EG

    ODS code E87011

    931 m

  • MAYFAIR MEDICAL CENTRE

    3-5 WEIGHHOUSE STREET, LONDON, W1K 5LS

    ODS code E87648

    1.1 km

  • CONNAUGHT SQUARE PRACTICE

    41 CONNAUGHT SQUARE, LONDON, W2 2HL

    ODS code E87037

    1.1 km

  • FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    31 FITZROY SQUARE, LONDON, W1T 6EU

    ODS code E87066

    1.1 km

  • PADDINGTON GREEN HEALTH CENTRE

    4 PRINCESS LOUISE CLOSE, LONDON, W2 1LQ

    ODS code E87008

    1.2 km

  • CAMDEN HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRACTICE

    THE MARGARETE CENTRE, 108 HAMPSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, NW1 2LS

    ODS code Y02674

    1.4 km

  • CROMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE

    1 CROMPTON STREET, LONDON, W2 1ND

    ODS code E87052

    1.4 km

  • LITTLE VENICE MEDICAL CENTRE

    2 CROMPTON STREET, LONDON, W2 1ND

    ODS code E87006

    1.4 km

  • WELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE

    16 WELLINGTON ROAD, ST JOHNS WOOD, LONDON, NW8 9SP

    ODS code E87754

    1.5 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.8 km

  • ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BRAMPTON HOUSE, 60 GROVE END ROAD, LONDON, NW8 9NH

    ODS code E87609

    1.8 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.9 km

  • AMPTHILL & REGENTS PARK PRACTICE

    57-59 CROWNDALE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 1TN

    ODS code F83006

    1.9 km

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

    4TH FLOOR, SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87772

    1.9 km

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

    1ST FLOOR, 30 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W1D 3QS

    ODS code E87069

    1.9 km

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

    1ST FLOOR, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87714

    1.9 km

  • KINGS CROSS SURGERY

    77-83 CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83635

    2.0 km

Showing 20 of 137 matching practices.

Nearby transport

  • Baker Street Station

    BCT · Baker Street

    0.0 miles
  • Baker Street Station

    TMU · Baker Street

    0.0 miles
  • Baker Street Station

    BCT · Baker Street

    0.0 miles
  • Baker Street Underground Station

    PLT · Baker Street

    0.0 miles
  • Baker Street Station

    BCT · Baker Street

    0.0 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Westminster 008D, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

8 of 10

Overall England rank

25,313 of 33,755

Income
10 of 10
Employment
10 of 10
Education and skills
8 of 10
Health and disability
10 of 10
Crime
4 of 10
Housing and services
6 of 10
Living environment
1 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Evidence in context

Schools

372 open schools are in scope, including 149 primary and 34 secondary schools. The St Marylebone CofE School is the nearest published school at 296 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

32,298 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,691.5 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 7,397 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.