W1U 8EA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Bryanston in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1U 8EA has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (237 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 8EA are sourced from Output Area E00023834 (shared with 170 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 8EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 8EA.
426
37
£ 88,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 8EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W1U 8EA — age 37, 19% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8EA. 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
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 8EA are high at 237 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.
school Local Schools
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
505 nearby- Ali Baba Restaurant0.7 km
- Baskin Robbins0.6 km
- Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.8 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.6 km
- 340.9 km
- + 500 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Benugo Limited0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Hola Guacamole0.9 km
- Tankys Burgers Edgware Ltd0.8 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.6 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Costcutter- Mayfair Post Office1.0 km
- H. R. Higgins0.8 km
- Offord Newsagent1.0 km
- Insim News0.5 km
- Al Mustafa0.6 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Yeotown Sussex Gardens0.9 km
- Blandford Hotel0.4 km
- Hotel La Place0.5 km
- Regency Hotel0.5 km
- The Landmark London Hotel0.5 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Lockhouse Pub1.0 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.6 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.2 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Clarette0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.6 km
- London Paddington1.3 km
- London Euston2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U8EA · Data under Open Government Licence