W1U 2AQ 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (640 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 2AQ are sourced from Output Area E00023844 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 2AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 2AQ.
163
39
£ 88,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 2AQ 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
W1U 2AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 2AQ. The average age is 39.0. 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 2AQ are high at 640 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
The St Marylebone CofE School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
748 nearby- Baskin Robbins0.8 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.8 km
- Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.8 km
- Bartlett Mitchell ltd1.0 km
- Nambu-Tei0.8 km
- + 743 more
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Golden News0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Candy Land0.4 km
- Nicolas0.6 km
- West One Food Fayre0.5 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.5 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.9 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.7 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.7 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.7 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.5 km
- The Lucky Saint0.7 km
- Cirque Du Soir0.9 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.3 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Mai Sushi0.9 km
- Inamo Sukoshi0.4 km
- Kiss The Hippo0.6 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.7 km
- The Good Egg1.0 km
- + 58 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- London Euston1.6 km
- London Paddington1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U2AQ · Data under Open Government Licence