Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 1DQ.

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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 1DQ 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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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 1DQ 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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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1U 1DQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Portman Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (858 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near W1U 1DQ are high at 858 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 person1559
Shoplifting1363
Other theft1038
Violence and sexual offences379
Anti-social behaviour361

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.8 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.2 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • The Fruit Garden1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • Assal Patisserie0.9 km
  • + 135 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

720 nearby
  • Aubaine0.5 km
  • Bright Courtyard0.5 km
  • Chotto Matte Marylebone0.6 km
  • Heavenly Desserts Marylbone0.9 km
  • Kima Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 715 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.3 km
  • Parkwood Hotel0.8 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.6 km
  • Marriott Grosvenor House0.7 km
  • The Grange Fitzrovia Hotel0.9 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.1 km
  • Lablabi0.9 km
  • Professional Project Catering0.5 km
  • Wafflemeister0.5 km
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.9 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.8 km
  • Caviar Kaspia London1.0 km
  • Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.5 km
  • Luxx1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.1 km
  • London Paddington1.7 km
  • London Euston1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Marble Arch Underground Station0.5 km