W1U 1BB is a well-regarded residential area on Barrett Street, 0.3km from Portman Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% 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 (1023 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00023845 (shared with 397 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARRETT STREET, W1U 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRETT STREET, W1U 1BB.
261
36
£ 88,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 1BB 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 73% private renter occupancy, W1U 1BB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 1BB. The average age is 36.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,250,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,340,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 1BB are high at 1023 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
762 nearby- Envy Post Production1.0 km
- London Fo Guang Shan Temple0.9 km
- Back On Track Coffee0.4 km
- Cube0.3 km
- Debenhams0.2 km
- + 757 more
Retailers - Other
132 nearby- Belong Oxford St/Game0.3 km
- Loon Fung Supermarket0.3 km
- Oxford Town0.3 km
- Therapie London Central Wigmore St0.2 km
- Newsmart0.5 km
- + 127 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Claridges Hotel0.4 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.2 km
- The Grange Fitzrovia Hotel1.0 km
- The Langham London0.6 km
- Karma Sanctum Soho1.0 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Caravan Fitzrovia0.9 km
- Honi Poke0.1 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.5 km
- Shawarma And More0.9 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.4 km
- Luxx0.9 km
- Cirque Du Soir0.9 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.5 km
- Maison Estelle0.7 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- London Paddington1.7 km
- London Euston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U1BB · Data under Open Government Licence