W1S 4BT

West End · Westminster · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
Westminster
Postcode district
W1S
Postcode sector
W1S 4

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
W1S 4QF 0 m
W1S 4SQ 8 m
W1S 4QG 10 m
W1S 4QE 13 m
W1S 4PF 14 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
W1S 4BT
Status
Current
Introduced
1 October 2000
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
W
Postcode district
W1S
Postcode sector
W1S 4
Latitude
51.509180
Longitude
-0.141273
British National Grid easting
529,087
British National Grid northing
180,554

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

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Open schools
371
Primary
158
Secondary
37
  1. Soho Parish CofE Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

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

    Other independent school

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

    Voluntary aided school

    614 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
59,301
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 17,318
  • Other theft 13,054
  • Violence and sexual offences 7,546
  • Shoplifting 7,267
  • Anti social behaviour 2,976

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
35
Records since 17 September 2020
9
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. 2025/2214/A Decision dated 18 July 2025 996 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
  2. 2022/5537/P Decision dated 3 July 2023 999 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
  3. 2023/0732/P Decision dated 3 May 2023 992 m away

    Installation of external extractor fan and two condenser units to existing ductwork on flat roof and associated alterations to shopfront.

    117 Shaftesbury Avenue London Camden WC2H 8AD

    London Borough of Camden Refused
  4. 2021/3240/A Decision dated 5 July 2022 998 m away

    Display of externally illuminated (trough-lit) fascia lettering sign to ground floor shopfront (retrospective).

    119 Shaftsbury Avenue London WC2H 8AE

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  5. 2021/5503/P Decision dated 3 February 2022 996 m away

    Full planning application for the dual/alternative use of the ground and basement floors at 36-38 West Street for either continued use as a public house, wine bar, or drinking establishments (sui-generis); as a drinking establishment with expanded food provision (sui-generis) or as a restaurant (Class E(b))

    36-38 West Street London WC2H 9NB

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  6. 2020/3490/A Decision dated 4 March 2021 979 m away

    Display of internally illuminated fascia sign in association with new ATM.

    88 Charing Cross Road The Circus London WC2H 0JA

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  7. 2020/2143/P Decision dated 4 March 2021 979 m away

    Installation of an external ATM to shopfront window.

    88 Charing Cross Road The Circus London WC2H 0JA

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  8. 2020/5329/P Decision dated 22 February 2021 998 m away

    Installation of a ventilation flue, AC and condensing units to the rear elevation and associated works

    119 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AE

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2020/4416/P Decision dated 14 January 2021 957 m away

    To enable erection of new mansard roof storey and extension of 121-123 Charing Cross Road to the rear and side, associated with increase in office floorspace (Class B1) over part basement, part ground and first to fourth floor levels with terrace at roof level and external alterations; and use of part ground floor and part basement as retail (Class A1) with associated shop front alterations. Installation of plant at roof level and excavation to enlarge existing basement.

    121-125 Charing Cross Road London

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  10. 2020/0952/P Decision dated 17 August 2020 998 m away

    Change of use of the basement and ground floor from retail (Use Class A1) to restaurant (Use Class A3) and the installation of a ventilation flue to the rear of the building

    119 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AE

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  11. 2019/1060/P Decision dated 4 June 2020 998 m away

    Change of use of floors 1 - 4 of the property from A1 (Retail) to B1 (Office), internal refurbishment and alterations to ground floor shopfront

    119 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AE

    London Borough of Camden Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
  12. 2020/0482/P Decision dated 7 April 2020 991 m away

    Installation of access doors (following removal of existing windows) on ground floor West Street and Shaftesbury Avenue elevations; Installation of first floor balcony on West Street and Shaftesbury Avenue elevations, with associated access door (following removal of existing window) (Use Class A4).

    142 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8HJ

    London Borough of Camden Refused

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

    784 m

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87772

    882 m

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

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

    ODS code E87069

    882 m

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code E87714

    882 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

    1.5 km

  • FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    31 FITZROY SQUARE, LONDON, W1T 6EU

    ODS code E87066

    1.5 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.5 km

  • THE DR HICKEY SURGERY FOR THE HOMELESS

    3-7 ARNEWAY STREET, LONDON, SW1P 2BG

    ODS code E87740

    1.6 km

  • BELGRAVIA SURGERY

    24 ECCLESTON STREET, BELGRAVIA, LONDON, SW1W 9PY

    ODS code E87005

    1.7 km

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87768

    1.7 km

  • CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87745

    1.7 km

  • MARYLEBONE HEALTH CENTRE

    17 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5LT

    ODS code E87737

    1.7 km

  • CONNAUGHT SQUARE PRACTICE

    41 CONNAUGHT SQUARE, LONDON, W2 2HL

    ODS code E87037

    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

  • VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    29 UPPER TACHBROOK STREET, LONDON, SW1V 1SN

    ODS code E87002

    1.8 km

  • MILLBANK MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87739

    1.9 km

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code F83672

    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
  • Green Park Underground Station

    PLT · Green Park

    0.1 miles
  • Green Park Station

    BCT · Green Park

    0.2 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

371 open schools are in scope, including 158 primary and 37 secondary schools. Soho Parish CofE Primary School is the nearest published school at 558 m.

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

Recorded crime

59,301 published events cover 12 months, averaging 4,941.75 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 17,318 events.

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