W1U 1EB is a well-regarded residential area on James Street, 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 1EB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (879 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £972k, down 33.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00023845 (shared with 397 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAMES STREET, W1U 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES STREET, W1U 1EB.
261
36
£ 88,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 1EB 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 1EB 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. Property prices are trending down 33.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 1EB. 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
£ 982,500
6 sales · Mean £ 975,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 1EB are high at 879 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
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- The Fruit Garden1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Assal Patisserie1.0 km
- + 136 more
Restaurant, Cafe
750 nearby- Aubaine0.5 km
- Bright Courtyard0.5 km
- Chotto Matte Marylebone0.6 km
- Heavenly Desserts Marylbone0.9 km
- Kima Restaurant0.6 km
- + 745 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Durrants Hotel0.3 km
- Parkwood Hotel0.9 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.6 km
- Marriott Grosvenor House0.8 km
- The Grange Fitzrovia Hotel0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.2 km
- Lablabi0.9 km
- Professional Project Catering0.5 km
- Wafflemeister0.6 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.8 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.7 km
- Caviar Kaspia London1.0 km
- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.5 km
- Luxx1.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- London Paddington1.7 km
- London Euston1.8 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: W1U1EB · Data under Open Government Licence