W1U 7HB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Portman Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1U 7HB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (429 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 7HB are sourced from Output Area E00023840 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 7HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 7HB.
117
37
£ 88,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 7HB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1U 7HB spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1U 7HB. The average age is 37.2. 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 7HB are high at 429 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Bayley & Sage0.3 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Melcombe News0.7 km
- Nvs Pharmacy0.1 km
- Wh Smith0.8 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Americana Hotel0.8 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.4 km
- Claridges Hotel0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.6 km
- Mandeville Hotel0.3 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
611 nearby- 31 Below0.3 km
- Al-Dhiyafa Restaurant1.0 km
- Almost Saturday1.0 km
- Baker Street Food Station0.7 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.7 km
- + 606 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco Baker St Express0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Etnacoffee0.1 km
- Shushi Shop0.3 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch1.0 km
- Mawlana Restaurant0.9 km
- Source Market0.4 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Clarette0.1 km
- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.9 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.0 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.8 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.8 km
- London Paddington1.5 km
- London Euston1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U7HB · Data under Open Government Licence