Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

DORSET STREET, W1U 4EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET STREET, W1U 4EE.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 89,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1U 4EE 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1U 4EE spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £958k.

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

W1U 4EE is an active urban area on Dorset Street, 0.5km 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £958k.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 4EE are sourced from Output Area E00023828 (shared with 163 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 4EE. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 958,889

1 sales · Mean £ 958,889

Flat

£ 1,100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000

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

Crime rates near W1U 4EE are high at 188 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft533
Theft from the person371
Shoplifting271
Anti-social behaviour255
Violence and sexual offences240

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 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.9 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils1.0 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

563 nearby
  • Ali Baba Restaurant0.7 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.4 km
  • Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.7 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.4 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.8 km
  • + 558 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Benugo Limited0.7 km
  • Caravan Fitzrovia0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Honi Poke0.6 km
  • Pasta Evangelists0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Raye The Store0.9 km
  • Primark Stores0.7 km
  • William Hill0.7 km
  • Almansoori Cafe0.9 km
  • Gopuff0.9 km
  • + 135 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

37 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.9 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.6 km
  • Dorset Square Hotel0.5 km
  • London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.8 km
  • Haven Hotel0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.2 km
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.6 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.6 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.7 km
  • London Paddington1.5 km
  • London Euston1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km