W1U 1DR is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km 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. 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. 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 (1025 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00023845 (shared with 397 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 1DR.
261
36
£ 88,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 1DR 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 1DR 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 1DR. 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 1DR are high at 1025 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
767 nearby- Soho Grind0.9 km
- Al Bustan Restaurant0.8 km
- Barrcuda Casino0.4 km
- Cafe Helen1.0 km
- Colbeh Restaurant1.0 km
- + 762 more
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- American Candy0.5 km
- Candy Surprise0.5 km
- Connaught Wine Cellars1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- Tech Planet1.0 km
- + 125 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Rose Court Hotel0.7 km
- The Leonard Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.3 km
- The Marylebone Hotel0.3 km
- Hallam Hotel0.8 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Bateel International Uk Limited0.1 km
- Crosstown0.1 km
- Doughnut Time0.1 km
- Feya0.1 km
- Lucky Tea0.1 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Blue Posts Public House0.8 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.7 km
- Oswalds0.7 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.9 km
- Curzon Cinema0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- London Paddington1.8 km
- London Euston1.9 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: W1U1DR · Data under Open Government Licence