Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, W1G 7BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, W1G 7BG.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1G 7BG 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W1G 7BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

W1G 7BG is a well-regarded residential area on Devonshire Close, 0.1km from Fitzrovia 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 significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for W1G 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00023819 (shared with 141 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 W1G 7BG. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
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 W1G 7BG are high at 176 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 theft333
Theft from the person312
Anti-social behaviour235
Violence and sexual offences212
Shoplifting172

school Local Schools

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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.4 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.7 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

712 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.6 km
  • VENEXINO0.6 km
  • EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.5 km
  • Health Food Centre0.6 km
  • Caffe Concerto0.8 km
  • + 707 more
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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Jai News0.7 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.6 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.7 km
  • THE BLUEBERRIES0.7 km
  • Candy Land0.9 km
  • + 154 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Mini H Mart0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

37 nearby
  • Treehouse Hotel0.5 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.9 km
  • Dorset Square Hotel0.9 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.4 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.9 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.2 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.6 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

99 nearby
  • Mai Sushi1.0 km
  • Hibox0.8 km
  • MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.8 km
  • Simply Thai0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 94 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.1 km
  • London Marylebone1.2 km
  • London St-Pancras1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Great Portland Street Underground Station0.3 km