Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 1PJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

233

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W1U 1PJ 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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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, W1U 1PJ 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 1PJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km 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 1PJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1040 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00023842 (shared with 419 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 1PJ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1PJ are high at 1040 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 person2031
Shoplifting1294
Other theft1263
Anti-social behaviour444
Violence and sexual offences430

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.2 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

937 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG1.0 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.8 km
  • Broski Lounge1.0 km
  • VENEXINO1.0 km
  • EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.9 km
  • + 932 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

104 nearby
  • Easy Tiger1.0 km
  • FOODYS0.9 km
  • SHOOP0.8 km
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.9 km
  • Ponchon1.0 km
  • + 99 more
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Retailers - Other

153 nearby
  • Goodge Street News0.8 km
  • Sai Newsagents1.0 km
  • Good News0.9 km
  • Mr Nice0.8 km
  • Next0.7 km
  • + 148 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • Soho Hotel1.0 km
  • The London Edition0.7 km
  • Claridges Hotel0.5 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.2 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.9 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.9 km
  • Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.9 km
  • Cirque Du Soir0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.3 km
  • London Euston1.6 km
  • London Charing Cross1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km