Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 8BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 8BD.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1U 8BD 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1U 8BD spans multiple life stages — average age 42, 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 8BD is an active urban area located 0.2km from Bryanston 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 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (238 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00023488 (shared with 40 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 8BD. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 54%
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.

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

Crime rates near W1U 8BD are high at 238 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 theft564
Theft from the person435
Anti-social behaviour418
Violence and sexual offences357
Shoplifting276

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.6 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.7 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.8 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.9 km
  • Bayley & Sage1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.5 km
  • + 150 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

501 nearby
  • Ali Baba Restaurant0.6 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.5 km
  • Roof Top Kitchen0.9 km
  • Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.7 km
  • Silvy'S Pizza0.5 km
  • + 496 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Benugo Limited0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.6 km
  • Lablabi0.5 km
  • Professional Project Catering0.9 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Grand Union0.9 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Burlock And Fam Bar0.6 km
  • Harry'S Bar0.7 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.7 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.3 km
  • Durrants Hotel0.4 km
  • Athena Hotel1.0 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.2 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.5 km
  • London Paddington1.2 km
  • London Euston2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km