Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 5HJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

158

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 88,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1U 5HJ 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1U 5HJ — age 40, 28% ownership, 63% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

W1U 5HJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Fitzrovia 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 5HJ are sourced from Output Area E00023821 (shared with 66 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 5HJ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.7%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near W1U 5HJ are high at 190 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 theft442
Theft from the person326
Shoplifting252
Anti-social behaviour207
Violence and sexual offences184

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 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.9 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

568 nearby
  • Broski Lounge0.9 km
  • VENEXINO0.9 km
  • EUSTONWALL CLIMBING CENTRE0.7 km
  • Health Food Centre0.9 km
  • Caffe Concerto0.8 km
  • + 563 more
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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Jai News0.9 km
  • MIEL BAKERY0.9 km
  • THE AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FALAFEL1.0 km
  • THE BLUEBERRIES1.0 km
  • Candy Land0.8 km
  • + 131 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Treehouse Hotel0.7 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.8 km
  • The Grange Fitzrovia Hotel0.6 km
  • The Langham London0.7 km
  • Americana Hotel0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary1.0 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales Feathers0.9 km
  • Queens Head & Artichoke0.7 km
  • Clarette0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Mini H Mart1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Inamo Sukoshi0.8 km
  • Kiss The Hippo0.9 km
  • Sushi Daily0.9 km
  • Etnacoffee0.4 km
  • Shushi Shop0.2 km
  • + 49 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.9 km
  • London Euston1.4 km
  • London Paddington1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Regent's Park Underground Station0.4 km