Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 2RA House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 2RA 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 2RA 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 2RA 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 2RA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 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 (480 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 2RA 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 2RA. 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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1U 2RA are high at 480 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 person964
Shoplifting865
Other theft685
Anti-social behaviour341
Violence and sexual offences282

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.1 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 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 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

698 nearby
  • Baskin Robbins0.8 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.8 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.8 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell ltd0.9 km
  • Nambu-Tei0.7 km
  • + 693 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Benugo Limited1.0 km
  • Mai Sushi1.0 km
  • Inamo Sukoshi0.5 km
  • Kiss The Hippo0.7 km
  • Regent Street Waffles0.8 km
  • + 54 more
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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Panda Fresh1.0 km
  • Golden News0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Candy Land0.4 km
  • Nicolas0.6 km
  • + 135 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

37 nearby
  • Treehouse Hotel0.5 km
  • Dorset Square Hotel0.8 km
  • London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.7 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.5 km
  • Parkwood Hotel1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Maddox Tavern0.8 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.6 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.7 km
  • Cirque Du Soir1.0 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.2 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone1.0 km
  • London Euston1.6 km
  • London Paddington1.8 km

Bus Stops

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