Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 2DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 2DL.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1U 2DL 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W1U 2DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

W1U 2DL 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (425 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00023841 (shared with 177 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 2DL. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 2DL are high at 425 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 person798
Shoplifting766
Other theft619
Anti-social behaviour295
Violence and sexual offences257

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.2 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.4 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.1 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

723 nearby
  • Broski Lounge1.0 km
  • VENEXINO1.0 km
  • The Remedy Restaurant0.8 km
  • 31 Below0.2 km
  • Almost Saturday0.7 km
  • + 718 more
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Retailers - Other

146 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.9 km
  • Wall Street Journal Europe0.8 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Melcombe News0.9 km
  • + 141 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Americana Hotel1.0 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.4 km
  • Melia White House Hotel0.9 km
  • Chiltern Firehouse0.3 km
  • Ten Manchester Street Hotel0.3 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • Etnacoffee0.4 km
  • Shushi Shop0.2 km
  • MUDCHA0.8 km
  • MIRA1.0 km
  • Mount Olive Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • + 65 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Lore Of The Land0.8 km
  • Clarette0.2 km
  • Karaoke Box Mayfair0.8 km
  • Maddox Club And Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Ganton Arms1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.0 km
  • London Euston1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.5 km
  • Bond Street Underground Station0.5 km