W1H 5BJ

Marylebone · Westminster · England

Updated September 2026

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Local authority
Westminster
Postcode district
W1H
Postcode sector
W1H 5

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
W1U 7DP 26 m
W1U 7LU 32 m
W1U 3QL 35 m
W1U 7DR 36 m
W1U 3AE 39 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
W1H 5BJ
Status
Current
Introduced
1 October 2000
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
W
Postcode district
W1H
Postcode sector
W1H 5
Latitude
51.517871
Longitude
-0.153459
British National Grid easting
528,217
British National Grid northing
181,499

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Westminster · E09000033
Parish or community
E43000236
Output area
E00023839
Lower layer super output area
Westminster 011B · E01004714
Middle layer super output area
Westminster 011 · E02000970

Postcode source versions

Explore W1H

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
386
Primary
156
Secondary
37
  1. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

    Academy converter

    100 m
  2. Wetherby Senior School

    Other independent school

    216 m
  3. Queen's College, London

    Other independent school

    456 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
44,691
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 11,913
  • Other theft 9,212
  • Shoplifting 6,097
  • Violence and sexual offences 5,823
  • Anti social behaviour 2,703

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
2

0 female, 2 male

Postcode households
1
Residents per household
2.0
W1H 5 residents
1,409

Age bands in W1H 5

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
8.1%

115 residents

Age 15 to 24
23.9%

340 residents

Age 25 to 44
40.7%

579 residents

Age 45 to 64
19.2%

274 residents

Age 65 and over
8.1%

116 residents

This postcode contained 0.1% of the sector's usual residents on Census Day. The age profile describes the wider W1H 5 sector, not people in this individual postcode.

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.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

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

Available records
80
Records since 17 September 2020
17
Latest available record date
30 January 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. 2025/0065/T Decision dated 30 January 2025 982 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
  2. 2024/2143/L Decision dated 22 July 2024 919 m away

    New drainage run to second floor to connect with existing service vent pipe to rear lightwell.

    1 Albany Terrace Park Square East London Camden NW1 4DS

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  3. 2024/0636/L Decision dated 16 April 2024 919 m away

    Replacement of the ground floor reception room fireplace, and reconfiguration of the third floor bathroom.

    1 Albany Terrace Park Square East London Camden NW1 4DS

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  4. 2023/4267/T Decision dated 8 November 2023 982 m away

    ON STREET O/S 11: 2 x Himalayan Birch (Betula jacquemonti) (T605 & T612) - Lift low canopy to 2.5m (whole crown) and clear lamp column by 1m. 6 x Himalayan Birch (Betula jacquemonti) (T606, T607, T608, T609, T610 & T611) - Lift low canopy to 2.5m (whole crown). 1 x Lime (Tilia x vulgaris) (T1648) - Remove epicormic growth.

    On Street o/s number 11 St Andrew's Place London NW1 4LB

    London Borough of Camden No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
  5. 2022/3324/L Decision dated 28 September 2022 941 m away

    Existing steps and landing to be removed and replaced with a new set to match existing Existing railings to be repaired and reinstated Waterproofing to be renewed to protect internal areas from rainwater penetration

    21 Park Square East London Camden NW1 4LH

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  6. 2022/1416/P Decision dated 17 August 2022 916 m away

    Annual installation of a public display of outdoor sculpture as part of Frieze Sculpture within The English Gardens in Regent's Park. Seasonal display taking place between September and November each year not exceeding 90 days.

    The English Gardens Street Record Broad Walk London NW1 4LL

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  7. 2022/1462/T Decision dated 20 May 2022 969 m away

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T1) - Crown reduce to previous pruning points, (3m).

    2 Marylebone Road London NW1 4DF

    London Borough of Camden No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
  8. 2021/5047/L Decision dated 20 March 2022 969 m away

    Installation of four brass nameplates on either side of front entrance door.

    2 Marylebone Road London NW1 4DF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2021/5037/A Decision dated 20 March 2022 969 m away

    Display of 4x non-illuminated brass nameplates

    2 Marylebone Road London NW1 4DF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  10. 2021/1153/L Decision dated 14 June 2021 969 m away

    Repairs to main roof including replacement with natural slate.

    WHICH LTD 2 MARYLEBONE ROAD LONDON NW1 4DF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  11. 2020/0804/P Decision dated 28 April 2021 957 m away

    Change of use from institutional use (sui generis) to residential (Class C3) to form a self-contained dwelling over basement, ground and upper storeys, excavation of existing vaults, extension at ground floor level to provide a single storey rear extension, internal refurbishment and associated works.

    19 Park Square East London NW1 4LH

    London Borough of Camden Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
  12. 2020/0846/L Decision dated 28 April 2021 927 m away

    Extension at roof level to provide new third floor, internal subdivision, infilling, internal and external refurbishment in association with works of conversion institutional use (sui generis) to be used as Offices (Class B1)

    The Diorama 18 Park Square East London NW1 4LH

    London Borough of Camden Granted

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

140

within 5 km

  • MAYFAIR MEDICAL CENTRE

    3-5 WEIGHHOUSE STREET, LONDON, W1K 5LS

    ODS code E87648

    534 m

  • CRAWFORD STREET SURGERY

    95-97 CRAWFORD STREET, LONDON, W1H 2HJ

    ODS code E87070

    561 m

  • CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87745

    569 m

  • MARYLEBONE HEALTH CENTRE

    17 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5LT

    ODS code E87737

    569 m

  • CONNAUGHT SQUARE PRACTICE

    41 CONNAUGHT SQUARE, LONDON, W2 2HL

    ODS code E87037

    865 m

  • FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    31 FITZROY SQUARE, LONDON, W1T 6EU

    ODS code E87066

    1.1 km

  • LISSON GROVE HEALTH CENTRE

    GATEFORTH STREET, LONDON, NW8 8EG

    ODS code E87011

    1.3 km

  • PADDINGTON GREEN HEALTH CENTRE

    4 PRINCESS LOUISE CLOSE, LONDON, W2 1LQ

    ODS code E87008

    1.4 km

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87772

    1.5 km

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

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

    ODS code E87069

    1.5 km

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code E87714

    1.5 km

  • CAMDEN HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRACTICE

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

    ODS code Y02674

    1.6 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.6 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.7 km

  • CROMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE

    1 CROMPTON STREET, LONDON, W2 1ND

    ODS code E87052

    1.7 km

  • LITTLE VENICE MEDICAL CENTRE

    2 CROMPTON STREET, LONDON, W2 1ND

    ODS code E87006

    1.7 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.9 km

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    2.0 km

  • WELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87754

    2.0 km

  • KINGS CROSS SURGERY

    77-83 CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83635

    2.1 km

Showing 20 of 140 matching practices.

Main GP practices only; branch surgeries are excluded. Distances are straight-line. Contact the practice to check registration, services, opening hours and appointments.

Source acquired on 2026-09-05. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • George Street (W1)

    BCT · Marylebone

    0.1 miles
  • Portman Square

    BCT · Marble Arch

    0.1 miles
  • Portman Square

    BCT · Marble Arch

    0.1 miles
  • Wigmore Street

    BCT · Bond Street

    0.2 miles
  • Wigmore Street

    BCT · Bond Street

    0.2 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Westminster 011B, 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

26,473 of 33,755

Income
9 of 10
Employment
10 of 10
Education and skills
10 of 10
Health and disability
10 of 10
Crime
7 of 10
Housing and services
8 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.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
1
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

Schools

386 open schools are in scope, including 156 primary and 37 secondary schools. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is the nearest published school at 100 m.

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

Recorded crime

44,691 published events cover 12 months, averaging 3,724.25 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 11,913 events.

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