W1H 7LU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Portman Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1H 7LU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (547 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 7LU are sourced from Output Area E00023509 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1H 7LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 7LU.
279
33
£ 68,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 7LU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W1H 7LU is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 7LU. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 7LU are high at 547 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.
school Local Schools
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Ark King Solomon Academy
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Sm Mini Market1.0 km
- The Fruit Garden1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Apek Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
475 nearby- Aubaine0.8 km
- Bright Courtyard0.6 km
- Chotto Matte Marylebone0.8 km
- Dinings Ltd0.7 km
- Heavenly Desserts Marylbone0.9 km
- + 470 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
71 nearby- Adare Hotel0.9 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.9 km
- Athena Hotel0.9 km
- Barry House Hotel0.9 km
- Belmont Hotel0.9 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Falafel & Juice Bar0.6 km
- Leon0.6 km
- Etnacoffee0.6 km
- Shushi Shop0.9 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Grand Union0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Be At One0.9 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.6 km
- Harry'S Bar0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Metro0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.0 km
- London Paddington1.2 km
- London Victoria2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.1 km
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H7LU · Data under Open Government Licence