Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

225

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1G 8AW 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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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1G 8AW spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8AW is a well-regarded residential area on Wimpole Street, 0.3km from Cavendish 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (477 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1G 8AW are sourced from Output Area E00023841 (shared with 177 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 8AW. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1G 8AW are high at 477 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 person1102
Other theft825
Shoplifting501
Anti-social behaviour331
Violence and sexual offences301

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

844 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.9 km
  • VENEXINO0.9 km
  • EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.8 km
  • Health Food Centre0.9 km
  • Bills Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 839 more
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Retailers - Other

161 nearby
  • Jai News0.9 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.9 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL1.0 km
  • THE BLUEBERRIES1.0 km
  • Ad Food0.6 km
  • + 156 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • Blandford Hotel0.6 km
  • Hotel La Place0.5 km
  • Regency Hotel0.5 km
  • The London Edition0.9 km
  • Rose Court Hotel0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

99 nearby
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
  • Tart Modern0.8 km
  • FOODYS1.0 km
  • SHOOP0.8 km
  • Bateel International Uk Limited0.5 km
  • + 94 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Nq640.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.9 km
  • Whistle Punks0.7 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth1.0 km
  • Prince Of Wales Feathers1.0 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.1 km
  • London Euston1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.5 km