Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1G 8QG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

233

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1G 8QG 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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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, W1G 8QG is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1G 8QG is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km 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 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (510 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 8QG are sourced from Output Area E00023842 (shared with 419 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 8QG. 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

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near W1G 8QG are high at 510 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 person1240
Other theft951
Shoplifting530
Anti-social behaviour347
Violence and sexual offences315

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.0 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

900 nearby
  • Soho Grind0.9 km
  • Acacus0.6 km
  • Alhamra Gardens Restaurant0.6 km
  • Aok Kitchen0.6 km
  • Burj Al Arab/Arabesque0.8 km
  • + 895 more
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Retailers - Other

174 nearby
  • Convenience Local0.7 km
  • Leonidas (Chocart Ltd)0.6 km
  • Sherlock Holmes Chemist0.7 km
  • Shreeji0.5 km
  • The Coop0.6 km
  • + 169 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

43 nearby
  • Chiltern Firehouse0.6 km
  • Ten Manchester Street Hotel0.5 km
  • The London Continental Hotel0.8 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London1.0 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Clarette0.5 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Queens Head & Artichoke0.9 km
  • Marlborough Arms1.0 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

107 nearby
  • My Godo0.5 km
  • Easy Tiger0.8 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
  • Ponchon0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London Charing Cross1.9 km

Bus Stops

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