Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 6NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 6NJ.

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

245

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 89,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1U 6NJ 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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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1U 6NJ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6NJ is an active urban area located 0.5km from Dorset Square 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. 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. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 6NJ are sourced from Output Area E00023828 (shared with 163 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 6NJ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 46%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1U 6NJ are high at 195 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 theft547
Theft from the person359
Anti-social behaviour280
Shoplifting270
Violence and sexual offences241

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.7 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.8 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.9 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

509 nearby
  • Ali Baba Restaurant0.6 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.4 km
  • Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.6 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.4 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.9 km
  • + 504 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Benugo Limited0.7 km
  • Caravan Fitzrovia0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Etnacoffee0.2 km
  • Shushi Shop0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Primark Stores0.8 km
  • William Hill0.8 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.3 km
  • Conteh Discount Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • + 135 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.9 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.6 km
  • Americana Hotel0.6 km
  • Regency Hotel Parkside0.2 km
  • Pavilion Hotel1.0 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.2 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Metro0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.5 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.6 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.7 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.6 km
  • London Paddington1.5 km
  • London Euston1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km