Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1U 8JP House Prices & Local Information

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

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

306

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1U 8JP 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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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W1U 8JP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

W1U 8JP 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 8JP offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (208 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1U 8JP are sourced from Output Area E00023527 (shared with 82 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 8JP. 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

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near W1U 8JP are high at 208 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft555
Anti-social behaviour380
Theft from the person377
Violence and sexual offences324
Shoplifting270

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.9 km
  • Bayley & Sage1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.2 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.5 km
  • + 150 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

498 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
  • + 493 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Benugo Limited0.8 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

45 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.7 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.3 km
  • Durrants Hotel0.4 km
  • Athena Hotel1.0 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.9 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 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 Station0.4 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km
  • Baker Street Underground Station0.5 km