Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 7LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 7LF.

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Population

146

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British66.0%
Asian / British Asian24.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Other theft550
Theft from the person383
Shoplifting273
Anti-social behaviour264
Violence and sexual offences242

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.2 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.9 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils1.0 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
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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

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
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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
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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