Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1H 7EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 7EG.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /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: W1H 7EG 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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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 78% private renter occupancy, W1H 7EG is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

W1H 7EG is an active urban area located 0.2km from Portman Square 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (592 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1H 7EG are sourced from Output Area E00023510 (shared with 88 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 W1H 7EG. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.1%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed18.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1H 7EG are high at 592 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 person1153
Shoplifting997
Other theft705
Violence and sexual offences429
Anti-social behaviour362

school Local Schools

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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.8 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.0 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.1 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

499 nearby
  • Harbottle & Lewis0.9 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants1.0 km
  • Nambu-Tei0.9 km
  • Phoenix Palace Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Vap Lounge By Le-Vap0.9 km
  • + 494 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Crispins0.6 km
  • Foodwise Express1.0 km
  • La Petite Poissonerie0.1 km
  • + 129 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Athena Hotel1.0 km
  • Belmont Hotel1.0 km
  • Classic Hyde Park Hotel0.9 km
  • Haven Hotel0.8 km
  • Montagu Place Hotel0.5 km
  • + 44 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Falafel & Juice Bar0.7 km
  • Slaw Food@Source Market0.6 km
  • Inamo Sukoshi0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Tankys Burgers Edgware Ltd0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.4 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.5 km
  • Coach And Horses Public House0.9 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.0 km
  • London Paddington1.3 km
  • London Victoria2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marble Arch Underground Station0.1 km
  • Marble Arch Underground Station0.1 km