299TOTAL POPULATION
208HOUSEHOLDS
6.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£56,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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W1S POSTCODE REGION

Walsall (W1S)

The W1S postcode area is located in the Walsall postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 863 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the W1S postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 47% of people in W1S are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of W1S are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The W1S postcode covers the residential and commercial areas of western and northern Central London, mainly centred around the Marylebone district. It is within the London Boroughs of Westminster, Camden and Islington.

The area is home to a number of attractions, including the renowned Royal Academy of Music, Selfridges, and the Wallace Collection. It is only a few minutes walk from Oxford Street which is a great shopping destination. W1S is also home to Regent's Park, a large public park in London, as well as the many other parks in and around the Marylebone area.

W1S is a sought after area for housing, its unique properties making it attractive and convenient. It is home to a number of luxury residential developments as well as classic London residential properties. The postcode also covers quieter pockets of area with classic Georgian terraced housing.

The postal district of W1S has an extensive public transport network, making it easy to get around London. West End theatres, led by the world-famous London Palladium, are all within walking distance.

In terms of dining and entertainment, there is a huge variety available in the area, and it is definitely a tourist draw. There are not only some of the best restaurants in London but also plenty of nightlife spots along Oxford Street. Pretty much every type of cuisine is available from takeaway Indianfood from Masala Zone to French deli lunch ones from La Fromagerie.

The area also has some great bars and pubs, many of which are historical ones. These sites include The Volunteer pub, No 1 Cafe Bar, and The Crown & Two Chairman.

Finally, when it comes to health and fitness, W1S is a great place for it. There is a range of gyms such as Virgin Active and Second Space Gym. There is also a variety of yoga and meditation studios which can be found around the postcode. In addition, W1S has some of the best spa facilities in London, like the Aman Spa, which offers luxurious treatments and massages.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83%WORKING
  • 17%UNEMPLOYED

17% of people in W1S are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 47%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 47% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 36%WHITE
  • 64%NON-WHITE

36% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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W1SGreater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

W1S is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeW1S
Postal TownWalsall
MSOA NameWestminster 013
LSOA NameWestminster 013E
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCity of London,Westminster
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

W1S Electoral Wards

The postal region of W1S, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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