W1U 8JL 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.
For renters and young professionals, W1U 8JL 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, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (260 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 8JL are sourced from Output Area E00023488 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 8JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 8JL.
287
42
£ 68,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 8JL 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 8JL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, 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 8JL. 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
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 8JL are high at 260 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 Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary 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
502 nearby- Caffe Concerto0.9 km
- Association Of Anaesthetists0.9 km
- Attendant Coffee Roasters0.7 km
- Bens Cookies0.9 km
- Burger And Lobster0.7 km
- + 497 more
Retailers - Other
154 nearby- Candy Land0.7 km
- West One Food Fayre0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- WESTBURY FOOD & WINE1.0 km
- + 149 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Benugo Limited0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Source Market0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Hola Guacamole0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Radisson Blu Edwardian Berkshire Hotel0.8 km
- Parkwood Hotel0.7 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.3 km
- Mandeville Hotel0.6 km
- The Beaumont Hotel0.7 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Lockhouse Pub0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.3 km
- Clarette0.3 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.6 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
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Postcode Profile: W1U8JL · Data under Open Government Licence