W1G 8UG is an active urban area located 0.5km from Portman Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1G 8UG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (438 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1G 8UG are sourced from Output Area E00023838 (shared with 86 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1G 8UG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1G 8UG.
286
37
£ 88,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1G 8UG 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 8UG — age 37, 14% ownership, 62% 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 8UG. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1G 8UG are high at 438 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.
school Local Schools
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
686 nearby- Ali Baba Restaurant0.9 km
- Baskin Robbins0.7 km
- Rudolf Steiner House Cafe1.0 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.7 km
- Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.7 km
- + 681 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Benugo Limited0.9 km
- Inamo Sukoshi0.6 km
- Kiss The Hippo0.7 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 52 more
Retailers - Other
142 nearby- Panda Fresh1.0 km
- Golden News0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- Candy Land0.5 km
- Nicolas0.6 km
- + 137 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.6 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.8 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.8 km
- Americana Hotel0.9 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.4 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.9 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.7 km
- The Lucky Saint0.6 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.2 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.1 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.0 km
- London Euston1.6 km
- London Paddington1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1G8UG · Data under Open Government Licence