W1U 8PB 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 8PB 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 (416 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1U 8PB are sourced from Output Area E00023834 (shared with 170 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1U 8PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1U 8PB.
426
37
£ 88,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1U 8PB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1U 8PB 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 8PB. 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 8PB are high at 416 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
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE 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
529 nearby- Ali Baba Restaurant0.8 km
- Baskin Robbins0.7 km
- Rudolf Steiner House Cafe0.9 km
- Silvy'S Pizza0.7 km
- Bone Daddies0.5 km
- + 524 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Benugo Limited1.0 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Honi Poke0.4 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.9 km
- Shawarma And More0.5 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Malthurst Park Lane1.0 km
- Primark Stores0.4 km
- William Hill0.5 km
- Almansoori Cafe0.8 km
- Gopuff0.7 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Marriott Grosvenor House0.9 km
- Parkwood Hotel0.6 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.3 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.6 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.5 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Flowerhouse Pub0.2 km
- Coravin Wine & Bubbles Bar0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington1.0 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.8 km
- Clarette0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Waitrose Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.2 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- London Paddington1.3 km
- London Euston2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.4 km
- Marble Arch Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W1U8PB · Data under Open Government Licence