Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1G 8EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1G 8EH.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W1G 8EH 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1G 8EH — age 38, 27% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1G 8EH is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Cavendish Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1G 8EH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (412 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1G 8EH are sourced from Output Area E00023841 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1G 8EH. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 8EH are high at 412 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person867
Shoplifting778
Other theft668
Anti-social behaviour276
Violence and sexual offences259

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.2 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.1 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

150 nearby
  • Wall Street Journal Europe0.8 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Melcombe News1.0 km
  • Nvs Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 145 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
  • The London Edition0.9 km
  • Claridges Hotel0.6 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.4 km
  • The Grange Fitzrovia Hotel0.6 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

794 nearby
  • The Remedy Restaurant0.8 km
  • 31 Below0.3 km
  • Almost Saturday0.6 km
  • Baker Street Food Station0.9 km
  • Baxter Storey Limited0.4 km
  • + 789 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

75 nearby
  • Etnacoffee0.4 km
  • Shushi Shop0.2 km
  • MUDCHA0.8 km
  • KALEIDO ROLLS1.0 km
  • SHOOP0.9 km
  • + 70 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Carpenters Arms1.0 km
  • Queens Head & Artichoke0.9 km
  • Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.6 km
  • One Tun0.9 km
  • Lore Of The Land0.8 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.1 km
  • London Euston1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km