W1U 3EJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (708 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 3EJ are sourced from Output Area E00023839 (shared with 337 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 3EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 3EJ.
268
38
£ 88,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 3EJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1U 3EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 3EJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 3EJ are high at 708 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
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
144 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- The Fruit Garden0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- Crispins1.0 km
- + 139 more
Restaurant, Cafe
668 nearby- Aubaine0.4 km
- Bright Courtyard0.4 km
- Chotto Matte Marylebone0.5 km
- Dinings Ltd0.9 km
- Heavenly Desserts Marylbone0.8 km
- + 663 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Falafel & Juice Bar1.0 km
- Inamo Sukoshi0.6 km
- Kiss The Hippo0.8 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.7 km
- Claridges Hotel0.6 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.3 km
- The Grange Fitzrovia Hotel0.9 km
- The Langham London0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.5 km
- The Lucky Saint0.9 km
- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.6 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.3 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.0 km
- London Paddington1.6 km
- London Euston1.8 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
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U3EJ · Data under Open Government Licence