Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

GLOUCESTER PLACE, W1U 6JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER PLACE, W1U 6JH.

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

306

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1U 6JH 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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W1U 6JH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

W1U 6JH is an active urban area on Gloucester Place, 0.3km from Bryanston in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1U 6JH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 6JH are sourced from Output Area E00023527 (shared with 82 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 6JH. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near W1U 6JH are high at 171 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft510
Anti-social behaviour393
Theft from the person341
Violence and sexual offences310
Shoplifting199

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.3 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.5 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.6 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.7 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

160 nearby
  • WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.9 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.9 km
  • Primark Stores0.7 km
  • William Hill0.8 km
  • Therapie London Central Wigmore St0.8 km
  • + 155 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

491 nearby
  • Ali Baba Restaurant0.5 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.4 km
  • Roof Top Kitchen0.8 km
  • Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.6 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.4 km
  • + 486 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Benugo Limited0.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Source Market0.7 km
  • Etnacoffee0.2 km
  • Shushi Shop0.5 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

43 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.8 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.4 km
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.9 km
  • Mandeville Hotel0.7 km
  • The Beaumont Hotel0.9 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Brewdog Paddington0.8 km
  • Grand Union0.8 km
  • Clarette0.4 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.5 km
  • Lockhouse Pub0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.2 km
  • Tesco Metro Paddington0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.4 km
  • London Paddington1.3 km
  • London Euston1.9 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