Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1G 8NG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

187

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1G 8NG 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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Area Character

W1G 8NG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8NG is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1G 8NG offers 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (231 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 8NG are sourced from Output Area E00023827 (shared with 68 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 8NG. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.9%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 8NG are high at 231 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.

Other theft435
Theft from the person375
Anti-social behaviour232
Shoplifting228
Violence and sexual offences198

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 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.9 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.0 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

679 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.8 km
  • Ali Baba Restaurant0.9 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.6 km
  • Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.9 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.7 km
  • + 674 more
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Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.8 km
  • Benugo Limited0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Shoop0.8 km
  • ST MUNGO'S0.9 km
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

149 nearby
  • Mikels Coffee Company1.0 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Raye The Store0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Berkeley Court Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 144 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • Dorset Square Hotel0.8 km
  • London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.9 km
  • Americana Hotel0.9 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.3 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.4 km
  • The Carpenters Arms1.0 km
  • Maddox Tavern1.0 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.8 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.1 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.0 km
  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London Paddington1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km