W1H 2EP is an active urban area on Montagu Place, 0.2km from Bryanston in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1H 2EP 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. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 40.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 2EP are sourced from Output Area E00023527 (shared with 82 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTAGU PLACE, W1H 2EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTAGU PLACE, W1H 2EP.
306
37
£ 68,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 2EP 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
At 78% private renter occupancy, W1H 2EP 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. Property prices are trending up 40.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 2EP. The average age is 36.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,080,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,200,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 2EP are high at 188 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
159 nearby- Belong Oxford St/Game1.0 km
- Therapie London Central Wigmore St0.8 km
- American Candy Shop0.9 km
- Arome0.7 km
- Artisan Du Chocolat0.7 km
- + 154 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.9 km
- Mandeville Hotel0.6 km
- The Beaumont Hotel0.8 km
- Thistle Piccadilly0.7 km
- Parkwood Hotel0.7 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
496 nearby- Back On Track Coffee0.8 km
- Debenhams0.9 km
- Yo Sushi1.0 km
- Brasserie Of Light0.7 km
- Lamb And Flag Public House0.8 km
- + 491 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Source Market0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Benugo Limited0.8 km
- Honi Poke0.7 km
- Shawarma And More0.3 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Flowerhouse Pub0.3 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.5 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.8 km
- Clarette0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.5 km
- London Paddington1.2 km
- London Euston2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H2EP · Data under Open Government Licence