Affluence in W1Y
How W1Y ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Westminster
- Region
- London
- Population
- 5,307 (2024)
W1YPostcode district · London
How well off W1Y is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, W1Y scores 5.7 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Crime5.3
- Older people in low-income households5.7
- Income6.7
- Barriers to housing and services6.7
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Employment7.3
- Education and skills7.7
- Health and disability8.7
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
55.9% of adults in W1Y are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 13.1% are retired and 13.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
47.8% of adults in W1Y work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
60.1% of adults in W1Y hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 10.5% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.