W1W 7GB is an active urban area located 0.2km from Cavendish Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (752 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1W 7GB are sourced from Output Area E00190455 (shared with 479 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1W 7GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 7GB.
264
34
£ 64,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1W 7GB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
72% of homes in W1W 7GB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1W 7GB. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1W 7GB are high at 752 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1113 nearby- Broski Lounge0.7 km
- VENEXINO0.7 km
- Aubaine0.8 km
- Chotto Matte Marylebone1.0 km
- Kima Restaurant0.8 km
- + 1108 more
Retailers - Other
195 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- CARD FACTORY0.6 km
- Goodge Street News0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Paul UK0.8 km
- + 190 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- The Grafton Hotel0.8 km
- Academy Hotel0.9 km
- Cotton Rooms Hotel0.8 km
- Staunton Hotel0.9 km
- Soho Hotel0.7 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- The Library Bar1.0 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth0.5 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.6 km
- Dominion Theatre0.9 km
- Fitzrovia Belle0.7 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Mini H Mart0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
125 nearby- GONG CHA GOODGE ST0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Salad Med0.5 km
- Brambletye Fruit Farms1.0 km
- FOODYS0.6 km
- + 120 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Euston1.3 km
- London Marylebone1.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1W7GB · Data under Open Government Licence