W1U 1AU is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Cavendish Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
W1U 1AU is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (885 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00023845 (shared with 397 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 1AU.
261
36
£ 88,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 1AU 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
W1U 1AU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 1AU. The average age is 36.2. 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 W1U 1AU are high at 885 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
904 nearby- Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.9 km
- Ragam South Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Scandinavian Kitchen0.6 km
- University Of Westminster0.8 km
- Jova London1.0 km
- + 899 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Salad Med0.9 km
- GRILLED FISH0.9 km
- LANTANA DL780.9 km
- Slaw Food@Source Market0.1 km
- Slice By Pizza Pilgrims0.3 km
- + 78 more
Retailers - Other
151 nearby- La Petite Poissonerie0.7 km
- Blandford Fruit Stores0.4 km
- Buns From Home0.8 km
- Leonidas0.5 km
- Paul Uk0.4 km
- + 146 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Montagu Place Hotel0.8 km
- The Biltmore Mayfair0.6 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.8 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.7 km
- Treehouse Hotel0.4 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Be At One0.1 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.3 km
- Harry'S Bar0.2 km
- Coach And Horses Public House0.8 km
- Cirque Du Soir0.7 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- London Euston1.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U1AU · Data under Open Government Licence