W1S 4AP

West End · Westminster · England

Updated September 2026

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Local authority
Westminster
Postcode district
W1S
Postcode sector
W1S 4

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
W1S 4AH 0 m
W1S 4AL 0 m
W1S 4BH 0 m
W1S 4QA 0 m
W1S 4PZ 10 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
W1S 4AP
Status
Current
Introduced
1 October 2000
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
W
Postcode district
W1S
Postcode sector
W1S 4
Latitude
51.509538
Longitude
-0.141187
British National Grid easting
529,092
British National Grid northing
180,594

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
E00024112
Lower layer super output area
Westminster 013G · E01035716
Middle layer super output area
Westminster 013 · E02000972

Postcode source versions

Explore W1S

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
371
Primary
159
Secondary
38
  1. Soho Parish CofE Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

    533 m
  2. London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth

    Other independent school

    616 m
  3. St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

    623 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
59,744
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 17,491
  • Other theft 13,178
  • Violence and sexual offences 7,594
  • Shoplifting 7,311
  • Anti social behaviour 2,957

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
W1S 4 residents
42

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
151
Records since 17 September 2020
44
Latest available record date
31 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. 2025/3736/P Date not supplied 990 m away

    Details to discharge Condition 20 (Air Quality - Dust Risk Assessment Report) and Condition 21a (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.

    125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2024/5617/P Date not supplied 976 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
  3. 2024/5408/P Decision dated 31 July 2025 990 m away

    Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.

    125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD

    London Borough of Camden Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
  4. 2025/1466/P Decision dated 21 July 2025 994 m away

    Replacement of mansard roof section on the northwest side elevation of the building and associated works.

    Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  5. 2025/1783/L Decision dated 21 July 2025 994 m away

    Replacement of mansard roof section on the northwest side elevation of the building and associated works; internal works including replacement of steels supporting the pavement lights at substage and basement levels and replacement of WC's at basement level.

    Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  6. 2025/2214/A Decision dated 18 July 2025 971 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
  7. 2025/0462/P Decision dated 12 June 2025 980 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
  8. 2024/5479/P Decision dated 25 March 2025 995 m away

    S. 96 Non-material amendments to planning permission 2022/3335/P granted, subject to a a legal agreement, on 11/10/2023, for : 'The erection of a two storey roof extension for additional office accommodation (Class E) with roof terraces and roof plant above, plus alterations to the ground floor façade and internal reconfiguration of all floors'. The proposed non-material amendments include: upward extensions of the firefighting shaft, along with the firefighting lift and firefighting stairway and alterations to the siting and appearance of the same and the rooftop plant.

    114-116 Flitcroft House Charing Cross Road London Camden WC2H 0JR

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2025/0599/P Decision dated 21 March 2025 976 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
  10. 2023/4980/L Decision dated 16 January 2025 980 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
  11. 2024/2311/P Decision dated 18 December 2024 976 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
  12. 2024/5072/L Decision dated 17 December 2024 994 m away

    Creation of hospitality lounge and bar space in existing staff offices on second floor of Ambassadors Theatre.

    Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND

    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

141

within 5 km

  • MAYFAIR MEDICAL CENTRE

    3-5 WEIGHHOUSE STREET, LONDON, W1K 5LS

    ODS code E87648

    765 m

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87772

    851 m

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

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

    ODS code E87069

    851 m

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code E87714

    851 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

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.4 km

  • FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    31 FITZROY SQUARE, LONDON, W1T 6EU

    ODS code E87066

    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

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87768

    1.7 km

  • CONNAUGHT SQUARE PRACTICE

    41 CONNAUGHT SQUARE, LONDON, W2 2HL

    ODS code E87037

    1.7 km

  • THE DR HICKEY SURGERY FOR THE HOMELESS

    3-7 ARNEWAY STREET, LONDON, SW1P 2BG

    ODS code E87740

    1.7 km

  • BELGRAVIA SURGERY

    24 ECCLESTON STREET, BELGRAVIA, LONDON, SW1W 9PY

    ODS code E87005

    1.7 km

  • CRAWFORD STREET SURGERY

    95-97 CRAWFORD STREET, LONDON, W1H 2HJ

    ODS code E87070

    1.8 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

    1.9 km

Showing 20 of 141 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

  • Old Bond Street /Royal Academy

    BCT · St James

    0.1 miles
  • Old Bond Street /Royal Academy

    BCT · St James

    0.1 miles
  • Berkeley Street

    BCT · Green Park

    0.1 miles
  • Beak Street / Hamleys Toy Store

    BCT · Soho

    0.1 miles
  • Beak Street / Hamleys Toy Store

    BCT · Soho

    0.2 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Westminster 013G, 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

4 of 10

Overall England rank

13,000 of 33,755

Income
5 of 10
Employment
5 of 10
Education and skills
9 of 10
Health and disability
6 of 10
Crime
5 of 10
Housing and services
4 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

371 open schools are in scope, including 159 primary and 38 secondary schools. Soho Parish CofE Primary School is the nearest published school at 533 m.

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

Recorded crime

59,744 published events cover 12 months, averaging 4,978.667 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 17,491 events.

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