W1H 7QD 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 7QD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (420 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 7QD are sourced from Output Area E00023503 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1H 7QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 7QD.
116
41
£ 68,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 7QD 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 7QD 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 7QD. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 7QD are high at 420 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 Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Bursra Meats Limited1.0 km
- Keynest /Station Food And Wine1.0 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Costcutter- Mayfair Post Office0.9 km
- H. R. Higgins0.7 km
- + 140 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
70 nearby- Grand Hotel Bellevue1.0 km
- The Dolphin Inn1.0 km
- Blandford Hotel0.7 km
- Hotel La Place0.7 km
- Regency Hotel0.8 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Grand Union0.9 km
- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar1.0 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Clarette0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
509 nearby- Fountains Abbey Public House1.0 km
- German Donner Kebab0.9 km
- Jc Decaux0.8 km
- Lahore Biryani1.0 km
- Lenas Cafe0.9 km
- + 504 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Lolas Cupcakes0.9 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
- Tart Modern0.8 km
- 20Ft Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Atcha West End0.4 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.8 km
- London Paddington1.2 km
- London Euston2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.3 km
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H7QD · Data under Open Government Licence