W1U 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area on Wigmore Street, 0.4km 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.
The people who live in W1U 1BQ are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (927 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00023845 (shared with 397 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIGMORE STREET, W1U 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGMORE STREET, W1U 1BQ.
261
36
£ 88,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 1BQ 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
73% of homes in W1U 1BQ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1BQ. 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
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 W1U 1BQ are high at 927 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
785 nearby- Baskin Robbins1.0 km
- Silvy'S Pizza1.0 km
- Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.9 km
- Al Balad0.8 km
- BloomsYard0.7 km
- + 780 more
Retailers - Other
142 nearby- Chocofruit0.2 km
- Eversfield Organic0.2 km
- Godiva Chocolatier0.2 km
- Green Valley0.9 km
- Marble Arch Food & Wine1.0 km
- + 137 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Durrants Hotel0.3 km
- Browns Hotel0.9 km
- The London Edition1.0 km
- Claridges Hotel0.4 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.2 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.2 km
- Professional Project Catering0.6 km
- Wafflemeister0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Slaw Food@Source Market0.0 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Oswalds0.8 km
- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.5 km
- One Tun1.0 km
- Be At One0.2 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.1 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- London Euston1.7 km
- London Paddington1.8 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
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Postcode Profile: W1U1BQ · Data under Open Government Licence