Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1G 8TY House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

225

cake
Avg Age

38

payments
Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

work
Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: W1G 8TY 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1G 8TY — age 38, 27% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1G 8TY 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (421 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1G 8TY are sourced from Output Area E00023841 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1G 8TY. 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%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

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

Crime rates near W1G 8TY are high at 421 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 person786
Shoplifting766
Other theft613
Anti-social behaviour293
Violence and sexual offences255

school Local Schools

P

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.2 km
S

The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.4 km
P

All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
P

St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
P

Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.0 km
P

St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
A

Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km
P

Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court1.0 km
  • Wall Street Journal Europe0.8 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Melcombe News0.9 km
  • + 140 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Americana Hotel1.0 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.4 km
  • Melia White House Hotel0.9 km
  • Chiltern Firehouse0.3 km
  • Ten Manchester Street Hotel0.2 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

716 nearby
  • The Remedy Restaurant0.8 km
  • 31 Below0.2 km
  • Almost Saturday0.7 km
  • Baker Street Food Station0.8 km
  • Baxter Storey Limited0.4 km
  • + 711 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
  • The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Etnacoffee0.4 km
  • Shushi Shop0.2 km
  • MUDCHA0.8 km
  • Mount Olive Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Orient Xpress0.8 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Lore Of The Land0.9 km
  • Clarette0.2 km
  • Karaoke Box Mayfair0.8 km
  • Maddox Club And Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Ganton Arms1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.0 km
  • London Euston1.6 km
  • London Paddington1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.5 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.5 km