W1U 5AU is an active urban area on Bingham Place, 0.5km from Dorset Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1U 5AU has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (194 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00023813 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BINGHAM PLACE, W1U 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINGHAM PLACE, W1U 5AU.
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£ 89,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 5AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W1U 5AU has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 5AU. The average age is 35.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 5AU are high at 194 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
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Esther Randall Court0.8 km
- Chocofruit0.8 km
- Eversfield Organic0.8 km
- Godiva Chocolatier0.8 km
- Green Valley0.9 km
- + 119 more
Restaurant, Cafe
531 nearby- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- BloomsYard0.9 km
- Bubble Magik0.8 km
- Cardinals Of Mayfair1.0 km
- Caterlink0.3 km
- + 526 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Durrants Hotel0.4 km
- Americana Hotel0.6 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.0 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.8 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.5 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.8 km
- Wafflemeister0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Shoop1.0 km
- Caravan Fitzrovia0.8 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Flowerhouse Pub0.4 km
- The Lucky Saint0.7 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.7 km
- Harry'S Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- London Euston1.5 km
- London Paddington1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U5AU · Data under Open Government Licence