Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1G 7LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1G 7LJ.

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Population

183

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1G 7LJ 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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Area Character

W1G 7LJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 35% 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 7LJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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. 62% 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 above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 7LJ are sourced from Output Area E00023848 (shared with 62 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 7LJ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.2%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 55%
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.

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Crime around W1G 7LJ is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person255
Other theft251
Anti-social behaviour158
Violence and sexual offences136
Shoplifting125

school Local Schools

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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.3 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

568 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.6 km
  • Ali Baba Restaurant0.9 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.6 km
  • Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.9 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.7 km
  • + 563 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.6 km
  • Benugo Limited0.6 km
  • EGGO LAND LTD1.0 km
  • GRILLED FISH0.9 km
  • LANTANA DL780.9 km
  • + 72 more
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Retailers - Other

137 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Local Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Skyline Fresh Foods0.7 km
  • The Good Rice Italian Bakery Limited0.7 km
  • Fitness First Tottenham Court Road1.0 km
  • + 132 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Montagu Place Hotel0.9 km
  • Sanderson Hotel1.0 km
  • Americana Hotel0.9 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.4 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.9 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.9 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.8 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • Mini H Mart0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.0 km
  • London Euston1.1 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