Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

BLANDFORD STREET, W1U 7HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLANDFORD STREET, W1U 7HG.

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

117

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Avg Age

37

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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 7HG 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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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1U 7HG — age 37, 40% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £800k.

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

W1U 7HG is a well-regarded residential area on Blandford Street, 0.3km from Portman 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. 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. 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 (422 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £800k.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 7HG are sourced from Output Area E00023840 (shared with 177 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 7HG. 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

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,060,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,042,500

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

Crime rates near W1U 7HG are high at 422 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.

Shoplifting977
Theft from the person881
Other theft801
Violence and sexual offences328
Anti-social behaviour288

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.1 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.9 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

143 nearby
  • Hedonism Wines1.0 km
  • Almansoori Cafe0.9 km
  • Gopuff0.9 km
  • Berkeley Court Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Emporium Treatment Clinic0.6 km
  • + 138 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

37 nearby
  • The Biltmore Mayfair0.9 km
  • Dorset Square Hotel0.6 km
  • London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.6 km
  • Blandford Hotel0.4 km
  • Hotel La Place0.4 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

602 nearby
  • Bacchanalia1.0 km
  • Richoux0.9 km
  • Ruya Restaurant0.9 km
  • Duke Of York Public House0.7 km
  • 28-50 Wineworkshop And Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 597 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.0 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.8 km
  • Clarette0.1 km
  • Maddox Tavern1.0 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Honi Poke0.4 km
  • Pasta Evangelists0.7 km
  • Shawarma And More0.4 km
  • Wok To Walk0.5 km
  • Tankys Burgers Edgware Ltd1.0 km
  • + 45 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