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.
W1U 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 1JA.
261
36
£ 88,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: W1U1JA · Data under Open Government Licence