W1G 8BJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1G 8BJ has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (197 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 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00023827 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1G 8BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1G 8BJ.
187
39
£ 88,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1G 8BJ 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 8BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 42% 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 W1G 8BJ. The average age is 39.0. 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 W1G 8BJ are high at 197 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
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
159 nearby- Esther Randall Court0.7 km
- Candy Land0.8 km
- Nicolas0.3 km
- West One Food Fayre0.9 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.6 km
- + 154 more
Restaurant, Cafe
745 nearby- COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.8 km
- Hot Pepper Cafe1.0 km
- LA FENICE0.9 km
- The Lantern0.9 km
- Caffe Concerto0.7 km
- + 740 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.5 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.9 km
- Americana Hotel1.0 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.4 km
- The Prince Akatoki London1.0 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.9 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.8 km
- The Lucky Saint0.3 km
- Spearmint Rhino0.9 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.5 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Mini H Mart0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- Mai Sushi0.9 km
- Hibox0.8 km
- MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.9 km
- Simply Thai0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 91 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- London Euston1.3 km
- London St-Pancras2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Great Portland Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1G8BJ · Data under Open Government Licence