Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 5EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 5EJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

127

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Avg Age

39

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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 5EJ 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

W1U 5EJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 33% 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 £792k.

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

W1U 5EJ is an active urban area located 0.5km from Fitzrovia in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1U 5EJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (205 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £792k.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 5EJ are sourced from Output Area E00023825 (shared with 79 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 5EJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 792,000

2 sales · Mean £ 792,000

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

Crime rates near W1U 5EJ are high at 205 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 theft474
Theft from the person319
Shoplifting259
Anti-social behaviour216
Violence and sexual offences194

school Local Schools

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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.1 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.0 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

128 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.8 km
  • American Candy Shop0.8 km
  • Arome0.7 km
  • Artisan Du Chocolat0.8 km
  • Baker And Spice0.8 km
  • + 123 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

540 nearby
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET1.0 km
  • Baxterstorey Catering contractors0.8 km
  • Brasserie Of Light0.8 km
  • Lamb And Flag Public House0.7 km
  • Marugame Udon0.7 km
  • + 535 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

33 nearby
  • Mandeville Hotel0.6 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel0.9 km
  • Thistle Piccadilly0.8 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.8 km
  • YMCA Indian Student Hostel1.0 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Source Market0.6 km
  • 20Ft Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Atcha West End0.9 km
  • Cojean0.8 km
  • Indi-Go Rasoi Deli0.8 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Simmons Bar1.0 km
  • The Grafton Arms1.0 km
  • Vault 1391.0 km
  • Queens Head & Artichoke0.8 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.8 km
  • London Euston1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.7 km

Bus Stops

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