Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1G 8DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1G 8DX.

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 8DX 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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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 8DX 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 8DX is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km 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 (414 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1G 8DX 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 8DX. 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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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.

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

Crime rates near W1G 8DX are high at 414 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.

Theft from the person800
Shoplifting766
Other theft638
Anti-social behaviour303
Violence and sexual offences256

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.2 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

746 nearby
  • Broski Lounge1.0 km
  • VENEXINO1.0 km
  • The Remedy Restaurant0.8 km
  • 31 Below0.2 km
  • Almost Saturday0.7 km
  • + 741 more
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Retailers - Other

147 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court1.0 km
  • Wall Street Journal Europe0.8 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Melcombe News1.0 km
  • + 142 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
  • Melia White House Hotel0.9 km
  • Chiltern Firehouse0.4 km
  • Ten Manchester Street Hotel0.3 km
  • The London Continental Hotel0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Etnacoffee0.4 km
  • Shushi Shop0.2 km
  • MUDCHA0.8 km
  • MIRA1.0 km
  • Mount Olive Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • + 67 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Lore Of The Land0.8 km
  • Clarette0.3 km
  • Karaoke Box Mayfair0.8 km
  • Maddox Club And Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Ganton Arms0.9 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.1 km
  • London Euston1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.8 km

Bus Stops

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