Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

BIRD STREET, W1U 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRD STREET, W1U 1BU.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W1U 1BU 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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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W1U 1BU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% 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.

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W1U 1BU is a well-regarded residential area on Bird 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £992k.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00023845 (shared with 397 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 W1U 1BU. 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

White / British56.8%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed17.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 960,000

7 sales · Mean £ 971,428

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1U 1BU 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.

Theft from the person1590
Shoplifting1321
Other theft1018
Anti-social behaviour388
Violence and sexual offences371

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.7 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.8 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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