W1U 5AL is an active urban area on Chiltern Street, 0.4km from Dorset 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 big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% 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 (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £682k.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00023822 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILTERN STREET, W1U 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTERN STREET, W1U 5AL.
210
40
£ 89,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 5AL 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
W1U 5AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £682k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 5AL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 655,000
7 sales · Mean £ 661,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 5AL are high at 184 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.
school Local Schools
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
484 nearby- Caffe Concerto1.0 km
- Association Of Anaesthetists0.8 km
- Attendant Coffee Roasters0.9 km
- Bens Cookies0.9 km
- Burger And Lobster0.9 km
- + 479 more
Retailers - Other
134 nearby- Candy Land0.9 km
- Nicolas0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 129 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Treehouse Hotel1.0 km
- Melia White House Hotel1.0 km
- Blandford Hotel0.0 km
- Hotel La Place0.2 km
- Regency Hotel0.2 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Lucky Saint0.8 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.5 km
- Clarette0.3 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Tankys Burgers Edgware Ltd0.9 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.5 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.3 km
- Tart Modern0.2 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.5 km
- London Paddington1.5 km
- London Euston1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U5AL · Data under Open Government Licence