W1U 1DY is a well-regarded residential area on James Street, 0.4km 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, W1U 1DY offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (757 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00023845 (shared with 397 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAMES STREET, W1U 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES STREET, W1U 1DY.
261
36
£ 88,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 1DY 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
73% of homes in W1U 1DY are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1DY. 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
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 W1U 1DY are high at 757 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
139 nearby- Hedonism Wines0.6 km
- Candy Land0.2 km
- Nicolas0.8 km
- West One Food Fayre0.3 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.4 km
- + 134 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- The Biltmore Mayfair0.5 km
- Treehouse Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.2 km
- The Marylebone Hotel0.3 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Coach And Horses Public House0.7 km
- Maddox Tavern0.6 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.4 km
- The Lucky Saint0.9 km
- Maison Estelle0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
768 nearby- Arro Coffee1.0 km
- Bacchanalia0.6 km
- Benugo Limited1.0 km
- China Tang0.9 km
- Noura1.0 km
- + 763 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Green Shoots1.0 km
- Mai Sushi0.9 km
- Inamo Sukoshi0.4 km
- Kiss The Hippo0.7 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.7 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- London Paddington1.7 km
- London Euston1.8 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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: W1U1DY · Data under Open Government Licence