Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1EQ 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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Area Character

W1U 1EQ 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 1EQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Cavendish 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 1EQ offers 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 (914 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1EQ 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 1EQ. 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.

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

Crime rates near W1U 1EQ are high at 914 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 person1378
Shoplifting1179
Other theft897
Anti-social behaviour317
Violence and sexual offences317

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 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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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 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

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Retailers - Other

130 nearby
  • Hedonism Wines0.5 km
  • Candy Land0.1 km
  • Nicolas0.9 km
  • West One Food Fayre0.2 km
  • Kit Kat Chocolatory0.4 km
  • + 125 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • The Biltmore Mayfair0.4 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.6 km
  • Parkwood Hotel0.9 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.7 km
  • Marriott Grosvenor House0.7 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • 5 Hertford Street1.0 km
  • Coach And Horses Public House0.7 km
  • Maddox Tavern0.5 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.3 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.9 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

780 nearby
  • Arro Coffee0.9 km
  • Bacchanalia0.5 km
  • Benugo Limited0.9 km
  • Caffe In1.0 km
  • China Tang0.8 km
  • + 775 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Green Shoots0.9 km
  • Mai Sushi0.9 km
  • Inamo Sukoshi0.4 km
  • Kiss The Hippo0.6 km
  • Regent Street Waffles0.6 km
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London Paddington1.8 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