W1U 3RX is a well-regarded residential area on Wigmore Street, 0.2km 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 3RX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (701 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 3RX are sourced from Output Area E00023839 (shared with 337 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIGMORE STREET, W1U 3RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGMORE STREET, W1U 3RX.
268
38
£ 88,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 3RX 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
No single demographic signal dominates W1U 3RX — age 38, 35% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 3RX. The average age is 38.0. 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 3RX are high at 701 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
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Oswalds1.0 km
- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.5 km
- The Lucky Saint1.0 km
- Coach And Horses Public House0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
648 nearby- Casa Matilde0.9 km
- Itsu1.0 km
- Mr Foggs0.9 km
- Caffe Concerto0.4 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company1.0 km
- + 643 more
Retailers - Other
142 nearby- Candy Land0.2 km
- Nicolas0.9 km
- West One Food Fayre0.4 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 137 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.7 km
- The Biltmore Mayfair0.6 km
- Claridges Hotel0.5 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.4 km
- The Courthouse Hotel1.0 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Inamo Sukoshi0.6 km
- Kiss The Hippo0.8 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.8 km
- Source Market0.2 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.0 km
- London Paddington1.6 km
- London Euston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U3RX · Data under Open Government Licence