W1S 3SW

West End · Westminster · England

Updated September 2026

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Local authority
Westminster
Postcode district
W1S
Postcode sector
W1S 3

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
W1S 3SN 7 m
W1S 3SP 9 m
W1S 3LT 19 m
W1S 3LW 19 m
W1S 3NP 19 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
W1S 3SW
Status
Current
Introduced
1 May 2007
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
W
Postcode district
W1S
Postcode sector
W1S 3
Latitude
51.510034
Longitude
-0.141844
British National Grid easting
529,045
British National Grid northing
180,648

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Westminster · E09000033
Electoral ward
West End · E05013808
Parish or community
E43000236
Output area
E00024113
Lower layer super output area
Westminster 018D · E01004761
Middle layer super output area
Westminster 018 · E02000977

Postcode source versions

Explore W1S

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

View all nearby schools
Open schools
382
Primary
165
Secondary
37
  1. Soho Parish CofE Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

    553 m
  2. St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

    588 m
  3. London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth

    Other independent school

    634 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
60,041
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 17,562
  • Other theft 13,223
  • Violence and sexual offences 7,644
  • Shoplifting 7,343
  • Anti social behaviour 2,963

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
W1S 3 residents
35

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
81
Records since 17 September 2020
19
Latest available record date
18 July 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. 2024/5617/P Date not supplied 986 m away

    Variation of conditions 3 (approved drawings), 7 (materials samples), 8 (cycle parking) and 10 (PV panels) of 2016/5190/P dated 30/06/2017 (as later amended by non-material amendment 2018/0403/P dated 28/02/2018 and planning permissions 2018/3308/P dated 18/09/2018 and 2024/2311/P dated 18/12/2024) for: (Erection of 2 storey roof extension with garden room and terrace at rooftop level to provide 2 x 2 bedroom flats) NAMELY, to make changes to internal layouts, cladding , windows and rooflights; extend the lightwell fire escape and create a new access door to enclosed walkway at 6th floor; relocation of plant and new plant and screen within enclosed external stairwell void; other ancillary external alterations at the upper levels.

    104-110 Phoenix House Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JN

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/2214/A Decision dated 18 July 2025 989 m away

    Display of 1x externally illuminated fascia sign and 1x externally illuminated projecting sign.

    15-17 Earlham Street London WC2H 9LL

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  3. 2025/0462/P Decision dated 12 June 2025 989 m away

    Alterations to existing residential entrance at ground floor (street) level including replacement timber door, and metal surround panels within Phoenix Street elevation.

    Phoenix House 104 - 110 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JN

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  4. 2025/0599/P Decision dated 21 March 2025 986 m away

    Replacement of existing brick wall to staircase elevation with block work and a rendered finish wall, including relocation of existing staircase windows.

    104-110 Phoenix House Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JN

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  5. 2023/4980/L Decision dated 16 January 2025 989 m away

    Detailed drawings or samples of materials of new internal door (condition 4a) and internal sats and timber screens (condition 4b) pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent ref 2023/0874/L granted on 03/07/2023 for (external and internal works including installation of roof top plant, new opening to rear auditorium including adaptation of seating to accommodate wheelchairs, creation of new and enlargement of existing entrance into the entrance foyer all in association with the existing theatre and works associated with the unlisted Phoenix House.)

    Phoenix Theatre 112 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JP

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  6. 2024/2311/P Decision dated 18 December 2024 986 m away

    Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 8 (cycle parking) of planning permission 2016/5190/P granted 30/06/2017 (as later amended by planning permission 2018/0403/P dated 28/02/2018 and 2018/3308/P dated 18/09/2018) for; Erection of 2 storey roof extension with garden room and terrace at rooftop level to provide 2 x 2 bedroom flats, namely to make changes to cycle parking.

    Phoenix House 104-110 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JN

    London Borough of Camden Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
  7. 2024/0807/P Decision dated 7 June 2024 986 m away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: 2016/5190/P dated 30/06/2017 for: Erection of 2 storey roof extension with garden room and terrace at rooftop level to provide 2 x 2 bedroom flats.'' namely alterations to the cycle storage.

    104-110 Phoenix House Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JN

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  8. 2024/1334/P Decision dated 30 May 2024 986 m away

    Use of the basement level as mixed use (Sui Generis) comprising food and drink establishment, cabaret/performance space, and creative hub.

    The Phoenix Artist Club Limited Basement 104-110 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JT

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2023/4146/P Decision dated 6 November 2023 989 m away

    Details required by Condition 4 (materials) of planning permission 2022/5537/P dated 3 July 2023 for the 'Change of use of existing commercial units on Charing Cross Road from Class E(a) to ancillary theatre use (sui generis) to provide flexible area for uses including bar, lounge, ticketing and merchandising and associated alterations to shopfronts, infill extension within the rear lightwell to provide a passenger lift with installation of mechanical plant and associated screening at first and second floor levels, additional roof top plant and alterations to the ground floor fenestration including replacement canopy to Charing Cross Road'.

    Phoenix Theatre 112 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JP

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  10. 2023/2388/L Decision dated 11 October 2023 989 m away

    External works associated with the display of new and replacement theatre show signage to Flitcroft Street, Phoenix Street and Charing Cross Road elevations.

    Phoenix Theatre 112 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JP

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  11. 2023/2083/A Decision dated 11 October 2023 989 m away

    Display of new and replacement theatre show signage to the Flitcroft Street, Phoenix Street and Charing Cross Road elevations.

    Phoenix Theatre 112 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JP

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  12. 2022/5537/P Decision dated 3 July 2023 982 m away

    Change of use of existing commercial units on Charing Cross Road from Class E(a) to ancillary theatre use (sui generis) to provide flexible area for uses including bar, lounge, ticketing and merchandising and associated alterations to shopfronts, infill extension within the rear lightwell to provide a passenger lift with installation of mechanical plant and associated screening at first and second floor levels, additional roof top plant and alterations to the ground floor fenestration including replacement canopy to Charing Cross Road.

    Phoenix Theatre 112 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0JP

    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

137

within 5 km

  • MAYFAIR MEDICAL CENTRE

    3-5 WEIGHHOUSE STREET, LONDON, W1K 5LS

    ODS code E87648

    696 m

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87772

    853 m

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

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

    ODS code E87069

    853 m

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code E87714

    853 m

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.3 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.4 km

  • FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    31 FITZROY SQUARE, LONDON, W1T 6EU

    ODS code E87066

    1.4 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.4 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.4 km

  • CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87745

    1.6 km

  • MARYLEBONE HEALTH CENTRE

    17 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5LT

    ODS code E87737

    1.6 km

  • CONNAUGHT SQUARE PRACTICE

    41 CONNAUGHT SQUARE, LONDON, W2 2HL

    ODS code E87037

    1.6 km

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    1.7 km

  • CRAWFORD STREET SURGERY

    95-97 CRAWFORD STREET, LONDON, W1H 2HJ

    ODS code E87070

    1.7 km

  • BELGRAVIA SURGERY

    24 ECCLESTON STREET, BELGRAVIA, LONDON, SW1W 9PY

    ODS code E87005

    1.7 km

  • THE DR HICKEY SURGERY FOR THE HOMELESS

    3-7 ARNEWAY STREET, LONDON, SW1P 2BG

    ODS code E87740

    1.7 km

  • KNIGHTSBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE

    71-75 PAVILION ROAD, LONDON, SW1X 0ET

    ODS code E87738

    1.8 km

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    1.9 km

  • VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    29 UPPER TACHBROOK STREET, LONDON, SW1V 1SN

    ODS code E87002

    1.9 km

  • MILLBANK MEDICAL CENTRE

    MEDICAL CENTRE BUILDING, 20 PAGE STREET, LONDON, SW1P 4EN

    ODS code E87739

    2.0 km

Showing 20 of 137 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

  • Conduit Street / New Bond Street

    BCT · Mayfair

    0.1 miles
  • Berkeley Square

    BCT · Mayfair

    0.1 miles
  • Berkeley Street

    BCT · Green Park

    0.1 miles
  • Beak Street / Hamleys Toy Store

    BCT · Soho

    0.1 miles
  • Conduit Street / Savile Row

    BCT · Oxford Circus

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Westminster 018D, 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

7 of 10

Overall England rank

20,936 of 33,755

Income
8 of 10
Employment
9 of 10
Education and skills
8 of 10
Health and disability
10 of 10
Crime
6 of 10
Housing and services
7 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
0
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

382 open schools are in scope, including 165 primary and 37 secondary schools. Soho Parish CofE Primary School is the nearest published school at 553 m.

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

Recorded crime

60,041 published events cover 12 months, averaging 5,003.417 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 17,562 events.

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