W1G 8AZ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Cavendish Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1G 8AZ offers 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (690 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 8AZ are sourced from Output Area E00023842 (shared with 419 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1G 8AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1G 8AZ.
233
37
£ 88,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1G 8AZ 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
W1G 8AZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1G 8AZ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 W1G 8AZ are high at 690 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and shoplifting. 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
877 nearby- AMORINO1.0 km
- B Bagel1.0 km
- COSTA COFFEE1.0 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken1.0 km
- SARDO0.9 km
- + 872 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
101 nearby- GONG CHA GOODGE ST1.0 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Salad Med0.9 km
- EGGO LAND LTD1.0 km
- GRILLED FISH0.8 km
- + 96 more
Retailers - Other
158 nearby- La Petite Poissonerie0.8 km
- Joe Guselli Fruits1.0 km
- Adam Health1.0 km
- Blandford Fruit Stores0.4 km
- Buns From Home0.7 km
- + 153 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Montagu Place Hotel0.8 km
- Dorset Square Hotel1.0 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.8 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.6 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Be At One0.2 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.4 km
- Harry'S Bar0.3 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- Cirque Du Soir0.8 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- London Euston1.5 km
- London Paddington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1G8AZ · Data under Open Government Licence