W1G 8GZ is a well-regarded residential area on Wimpole Street, 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 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. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (246 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 8GZ are sourced from Output Area E00023827 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8GZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8GZ.
187
39
£ 88,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1G 8GZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates W1G 8GZ — age 39, 42% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8GZ. 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 8GZ are high at 246 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
746 nearby- PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.8 km
- Baskin Robbins0.7 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.8 km
- Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.5 km
- Broski Lounge0.8 km
- + 741 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- Easy Tiger0.8 km
- Benugo Limited0.9 km
- ChangePlease1.0 km
- Dajaj Dajaj0.8 km
- The Detox Kitchen0.8 km
- + 91 more
Retailers - Other
154 nearby- Jai News0.9 km
- MIEL BAKERY0.8 km
- THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL0.9 km
- THE BLUEBERRIES0.9 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- + 149 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Sanderson Hotel0.8 km
- Melia White House Hotel0.7 km
- Cotton Rooms Hotel1.0 km
- The London Edition0.9 km
- Claridges Hotel0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Bermondsey Pub Company Limited0.9 km
- Lore Of The Land0.7 km
- Fitzrovia Belle1.0 km
- Prince Of Wales Feathers0.9 km
- Karaoke Box Mayfair0.8 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- London Euston1.4 km
- London Paddington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
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