W1U 2NN 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (722 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 2NN are sourced from Output Area E00023843 (shared with 131 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 2NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 2NN.
208
41
£ 88,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 2NN 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
No single demographic signal dominates W1U 2NN — age 41, 27% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2NN. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 2NN are high at 722 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Raye The Store0.6 km
- Primark Stores0.5 km
- William Hill0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Belong Oxford St/Game0.4 km
- + 136 more
Restaurant, Cafe
735 nearby- Catalina's0.9 km
- Sensations Cafe0.9 km
- Adam & Eve0.9 km
- Aqua0.7 km
- Bbc Club0.6 km
- + 730 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Caravan Fitzrovia0.7 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- MUDCHA0.9 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS1.0 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Parkwood Hotel1.0 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.7 km
- Claridges Hotel0.5 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.3 km
- Marriott Grosvenor House0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Cirque Du Soir0.9 km
- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.6 km
- Tosi, Gorgonzola Bar0.8 km
- Clarette0.3 km
- Lore Of The Land1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- London Euston1.7 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: W1U2NN · Data under Open Government Licence