Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 1NB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1NB 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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Area Character

73% of homes in W1U 1NB 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.

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

W1U 1NB 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 1NB 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 (1029 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1NB 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 1NB. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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Crime rates near W1U 1NB are high at 1029 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 person1917
Shoplifting1411
Other theft1242
Violence and sexual offences412
Anti-social behaviour376

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.0 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

139 nearby
  • Chocofruit0.2 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.2 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.2 km
  • Green Valley0.8 km
  • Marble Arch Food & Wine1.0 km
  • + 134 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.4 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.7 km
  • Montagu Place Hotel0.7 km
  • The London Edition1.0 km
  • Claridges Hotel0.4 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

784 nearby
  • Al Balad0.8 km
  • BloomsYard0.7 km
  • Bubble Magik0.2 km
  • Cardinals Of Mayfair0.5 km
  • Caterlink0.4 km
  • + 779 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.2 km
  • Professional Project Catering0.5 km
  • Wafflemeister0.6 km
  • Etnacoffee0.5 km
  • Shushi Shop0.5 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Maison Estelle0.8 km
  • Be At One0.2 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.1 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.0 km
  • Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.4 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.2 km
  • London Euston1.8 km
  • London Paddington1.8 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