Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WIGMORE STREET, W1U 3RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGMORE STREET, W1U 3RX.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British63.3%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Theft from the person1366
Shoplifting1206
Other theft945
Violence and sexual offences394
Anti-social behaviour369

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.7 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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