Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1G 8UG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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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 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Theft from the person807
Shoplifting795
Other theft649
Anti-social behaviour298
Violence and sexual offences270

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.1 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
fastfood

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
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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

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
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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
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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