W1U 5UW is an active urban area located 0.5km from Dorset Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
W1U 5UW is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (197 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 5UW are sourced from Output Area E00023813 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 5UW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 5UW.
276
36
£ 89,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 5UW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W1U 5UW 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 5UW. 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
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 5UW 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.
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
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Ark King Solomon Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Albaraka Supermarket1.0 km
- Diwan Damas Deli1.0 km
- Merkur Slots1.0 km
- Convenience Local0.6 km
- Leonidas (Chocart Ltd)0.5 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
467 nearby- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Hijazi Corner1.0 km
- J&S1.0 km
- Lord Wargrave0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants1.0 km
- + 462 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Chiltern Firehouse0.4 km
- Ten Manchester Street Hotel0.4 km
- The London Continental Hotel0.4 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.4 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clarette0.4 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.4 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.5 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Boxcar Baker & Deli0.6 km
- My Godo0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Caravan Fitzrovia0.8 km
- Honi Poke0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.6 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 Station0.2 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U5UW · Data under Open Government Licence