Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 5JE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5JE 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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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

W1U 5JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5JE is a well-regarded residential 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 5JE 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (197 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 5JE 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 5JE. 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.

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

Crime rates near W1U 5JE are high at 197 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 theft469
Theft from the person311
Shoplifting253
Anti-social behaviour207
Violence and sexual offences176

school Local Schools

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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.0 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 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

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Restaurant, Cafe

532 nearby
  • Broski Lounge1.0 km
  • VENEXINO1.0 km
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey Catering contractors0.7 km
  • Brasserie Of Light0.8 km
  • + 527 more
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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.7 km
  • Simply Fresh1.0 km
  • American Candy Shop0.9 km
  • Arome0.7 km
  • Artisan Du Chocolat0.8 km
  • + 124 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales Feathers1.0 km
  • Simmons Bar0.9 km
  • The Grafton Arms0.9 km
  • Vault 1390.9 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

33 nearby
  • Mandeville Hotel0.6 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel1.0 km
  • Thistle Piccadilly0.8 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.8 km
  • YMCA Indian Student Hostel0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Source Market0.6 km
  • 20Ft Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Atcha West End1.0 km
  • Cojean0.8 km
  • Indi-Go Rasoi Deli0.8 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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