W1U 8AB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km 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 8AB offers 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. 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. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (361 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00023834 (shared with 170 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 8AB.
426
37
£ 88,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 8AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1U 8AB 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 8AB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1U 8AB are high at 361 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
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Belong Oxford St/Game0.8 km
- Loon Fung Supermarket0.8 km
- Oxford Town0.8 km
- Therapie London Central Wigmore St0.5 km
- American Candy Shop0.6 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Claridges Hotel0.9 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.7 km
- Mandeville Hotel0.4 km
- The Beaumont Hotel0.6 km
- Thistle Piccadilly0.5 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
538 nearby- Back On Track Coffee0.6 km
- Cube0.8 km
- Debenhams0.7 km
- Giannino Mayfair0.8 km
- Rosa'S Soho0.8 km
- + 533 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Source Market0.5 km
- Benugo Limited0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Etnacoffee0.1 km
- Shushi Shop0.4 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.9 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.7 km
- Clarette0.2 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.1 km
- Be At One0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco Baker St Express0.1 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- London Paddington1.4 km
- London Euston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.5 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U8AB · Data under Open Government Licence