W1U 7QG is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Portman Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 7QG are sourced from Output Area E00023840 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 7QG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 7QG.
117
37
£ 88,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 7QG 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 7QG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 7QG. The average age is 37.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 7QG are high at 218 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- The Biltmore Mayfair0.9 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.6 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.7 km
- Blandford Hotel0.3 km
- Hotel La Place0.3 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
584 nearby- Duke Of York Public House0.7 km
- 28-50 Wineworkshop And Kitchen0.4 km
- Al-Dar Restaurant0.7 km
- Eddie'S Food Bar0.6 km
- Carlotta0.3 km
- + 579 more
Retailers - Other
142 nearby- Almansoori Cafe0.9 km
- Gopuff0.8 km
- Berkeley Court Pharmacy0.5 km
- Emporium Treatment Clinic0.6 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- + 137 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Flowerhouse Pub0.1 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.7 km
- Clarette0.1 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.8 km
- The Lucky Saint0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Honi Poke0.5 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.8 km
- Shawarma And More0.4 km
- Wok To Walk0.4 km
- Tankys Burgers Edgware Ltd1.0 km
- + 43 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- London Paddington1.5 km
- London Euston1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U7QG · Data under Open Government Licence