W1H 7DG is an active urban area located 0.2km 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, W1H 7DG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (447 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00023503 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1H 7DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 7DG.
116
41
£ 68,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 7DG 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
W1H 7DG is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 7DG. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 W1H 7DG are high at 447 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
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
515 nearby- Baskin Robbins0.9 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.9 km
- Amt Coffee0.9 km
- Bills Restaurant0.7 km
- C Lane Coffee & Salon0.7 km
- + 510 more
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Ad Food0.6 km
- Baker St. News & Convenience0.8 km
- Everyman Baker Street0.6 km
- Gail'S Bakery0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
62 nearby- Blandford Hotel0.7 km
- Hotel La Place0.8 km
- Regency Hotel0.8 km
- The Landmark London Hotel0.8 km
- Doubletree0.2 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.9 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.8 km
- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.9 km
- Clarette0.5 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Lolas Cupcakes0.9 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
- Tart Modern0.9 km
- 20Ft Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Atcha West End0.4 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.9 km
- London Paddington1.2 km
- London Euston2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.2 km
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H7DG · Data under Open Government Licence