W1U 7LF is an active urban area located 0.4km from Portman Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1U 7LF has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (202 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 7LF are sourced from Output Area E00023835 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 7LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 7LF.
146
40
£ 88,500 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 7LF 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 7LF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 79% 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 7LF. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 7LF are high at 202 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. 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 Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
576 nearby- Ali Baba Restaurant0.7 km
- Baskin Robbins0.5 km
- Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.7 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.5 km
- Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.8 km
- + 571 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Caravan Fitzrovia0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Honi Poke0.6 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.8 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- Raye The Store0.9 km
- Primark Stores0.7 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- Almansoori Cafe0.9 km
- Gopuff0.9 km
- + 135 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Parkwood Hotel0.9 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.5 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.5 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.8 km
- Haven Hotel0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Flowerhouse Pub0.1 km
- Be At One0.6 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.5 km
- Harry'S Bar0.6 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- London Paddington1.5 km
- London Euston1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U7LF · Data under Open Government Licence