W1U 1BS is a well-regarded residential area on Picton Place, 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, W1U 1BS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (881 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £610k.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00023845 (shared with 397 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PICTON PLACE, W1U 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICTON PLACE, W1U 1BS.
261
36
£ 88,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 1BS 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
At 73% private renter occupancy, W1U 1BS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 1BS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 610,000
1 sales · Mean £ 610,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 1BS are high at 881 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
All Souls 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
762 nearby- Oka Restaurant0.9 km
- Crumbs & Doilies0.9 km
- Imads Syrian Kitchen0.9 km
- Nopi1.0 km
- Ristorante Frescobaldi London0.8 km
- + 757 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- KALEIDO ROLLS0.9 km
- Caravan Fitzrovia0.8 km
- Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.2 km
- Lablabi1.0 km
- Professional Project Catering0.5 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- Raye The Store0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 135 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Cirque Du Soir0.9 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.4 km
- Maison Estelle0.8 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.8 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.7 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Durrants Hotel0.3 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.5 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.7 km
- Sanderson Hotel1.0 km
- Montagu Place Hotel0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- London Paddington1.7 km
- London Euston1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U1BS · Data under Open Government Licence