Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 1QE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1QE 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

73% of homes in W1U 1QE 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 1QE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Portman 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 1QE 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 (846 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 1QE 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 1QE. 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 1QE are high at 846 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 person1544
Shoplifting1385
Other theft1011
Violence and sexual offences361
Anti-social behaviour332

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.8 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • The Fruit Garden1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • La Petite Poissonerie0.5 km
  • + 135 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

762 nearby
  • Aubaine0.4 km
  • Bright Courtyard0.5 km
  • Chotto Matte Marylebone0.6 km
  • Heavenly Desserts Marylbone0.9 km
  • Kima Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 757 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.5 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

40 nearby
  • Montagu Place Hotel0.7 km
  • Claridges Hotel0.4 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.2 km
  • The Grange Fitzrovia Hotel0.9 km
  • The Langham London0.5 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Be At One0.2 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.1 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.1 km
  • Luxx1.0 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Slaw Food@Source Market0.1 km
  • Slice By Pizza Pilgrims0.5 km
  • The Attendant0.8 km
  • Wok To Walk0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • + 53 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.1 km
  • London Paddington1.7 km
  • London Euston1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.2 km