W1G 7BW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W1G 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00023819 (shared with 141 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1G 7BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1G 7BW.
284
40
£ 88,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1G 7BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
W1G 7BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1G 7BW. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1G 7BW are high at 192 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Christ Church School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
771 nearby- Broski Lounge0.6 km
- VENEXINO0.6 km
- EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.5 km
- Health Food Centre0.7 km
- Bubble & Vape0.9 km
- + 766 more
Retailers - Other
167 nearby- Jai News0.7 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.6 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.7 km
- THE BLUEBERRIES0.7 km
- Esther Randall Court0.6 km
- + 162 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
101 nearby- Pasta Espressa0.9 km
- Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
- Ponchon0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- Pret a Manger0.8 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- The Catholic Chaplaincy0.9 km
- Dorset Square Hotel1.0 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.5 km
- The Marylebone Hotel0.5 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Spearmint Rhino0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.6 km
- Marlborough Arms0.9 km
- One Tun0.7 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston1.2 km
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- London St-Pancras1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1G7BW · Data under Open Government Licence