Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 1JA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1JA 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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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 73% private renter occupancy, W1U 1JA 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.

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

W1U 1JA 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 1JA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (1015 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1JA 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 1JA. 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 1JA are high at 1015 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 person1829
Shoplifting1223
Other theft1195
Anti-social behaviour397
Violence and sexual offences371

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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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Sanderson Hotel0.9 km
  • Hallam Hotel0.7 km
  • The London Edition1.0 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.2 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel0.3 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • The Detox Kitchen0.9 km
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.7 km
  • Ergon Deli And Cafe0.6 km
  • Hotbox0.4 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
  • + 52 more
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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.4 km
  • Cavendish Candy0.8 km
  • D'Wine0.5 km
  • + 127 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

816 nearby
  • Aubaine0.6 km
  • Bright Courtyard0.7 km
  • Chotto Matte Marylebone0.8 km
  • Kima Restaurant0.7 km
  • Ohisama Sushi0.7 km
  • + 811 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Blue Posts Public House0.7 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.6 km
  • Cirque Du Soir0.8 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.5 km
  • Oswalds0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London Paddington1.8 km
  • London Euston1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.0 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.0 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.0 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.0 km