W1U Postcode District
W1U is one of 26 W Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The W1U postcode district is located in the W London - W postal area, W1U has a population of 4,343 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.18 square miles (0.46 square kilometres or 113.05 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of W1U. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of W1U
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District overview
The primary settlement in the W1U postcode district is Westminster, located in the county of Greater London. Other significant settlements in this district include Islington. The most significant post town is London.
There are 8 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector W1U 1, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1U 2, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1U 3, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1U 4, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1U 5, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1U 6, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1U 7, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1U 8, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Westminster London Boro area with a total of 1087 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 1.71 | SE |
| City of London | 2.68 | E |
| Borehamwood | 10.92 | NNW |
| Chigwell | 12.11 | NE |
| Potters Bar | 12.32 | N |
| Ewell | 12.40 | SSW |
| Bushey | 12.58 | NW |
| Waltham Cross | 12.68 | NNE |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.34 | WSW |
| Loughton | 13.44 | NE |
| Radlett | 13.45 | NNW |
| Cheshunt | 13.59 | NNE |
| Epsom | 13.72 | SSW |
| Waltham Abbey | 13.73 | NNE |
| Banstead | 13.78 | S |
| Esher | 13.79 | SW |
| Watford | 14.05 | NW |
| Ashford | 14.56 | WSW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 14.69 | SW |
| Warlingham | 15.03 | SSE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,096
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 6 | 193 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 4 | 154 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 2 | 141 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 7 | 139 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 5 | 135 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 3 | 131 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 1 | 130 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 8 | 70 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1U 3 | 2 |
| Islington | LONDON | W1U 8 | 1 |
Street list for W1U
ALDBURGH MEWS
MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401661
GLOUCESTER PLACE A4380
A-roadBRYANSTON & DORSET SQUARE, London, Greater London
A Road
USRN: 8401354
GLOUCESTER PLACE A4380
A-roadBRYANSTON & DORSET SQUARE, London, Greater London
A Road
USRN: 8401354
JACOB'S WELL MEWS
MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400473
MANCHESTER MEWS
MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400402
MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET B524
B-roadMARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, London, Greater London
B Road
USRN: 8401405
MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET B524
B-roadMARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, London, Greater London
B Road
USRN: 8401405
UPPER BERKELEY STREET
Minor roadBRYANSTON & DORSET SQUARE, London, Greater London
Minor Road
USRN: 8400674
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ORCHARD STREET A41 | 1186 |
| MARYLEBONE LANE | 710 |
| MARYLEBONE LANE | 710 |
| MARYLEBONE ROAD A501 | 524 |
| PORTER STREET | 374 |
| BIRD STREET | 350 |
| BAKER STREET A41 | 325 |
| BAKER STREET A41 | 325 |
| BAKER STREET A41 | 325 |
| CRAMER STREET | 285 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 2629 |
| Shoplifting | 2353 |
| Other theft | 2294 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 722 |
| Vehicle crime | 438 |
| Burglary | 363 |
| Robbery | 317 |
| Public order | 269 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 175 |
| Bicycle theft | 76 |
| Drugs | 72 |
| Other crime | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET | LONDON | 95 | W1U 4PL | View map | |
| BAKER STREET | LONDON | 85 | W1U 7DL | View map | |
| CHILTERN STREET | LONDON | 50 | W1U 7QQ | View map | |
| WIGMORE STREET | LONDON | 45 | W1U 1PP | View map | |
| MARYLEBONE LANE | LONDON | 33 | W1U 2NN | View map | |
| PADDINGTON STREET | LONDON | 33 | W1U 4HX | View map | |
| GEORGE STREET | LONDON | 28 | W1U 3QN | View map | |
| JAMES STREET | LONDON | 27 | W1U 1DX | View map | |
| THAYER STREET | LONDON | 25 | W1U 3JJ | View map | |
| BLANDFORD STREET | LONDON | 24 | W1U 3DL | View map | |
| ST CHRISTOPHERS PLACE | LONDON | 22 | W1U 1NP | View map | |
| DUKE STREET | LONDON | 19 | W1U 1DJ | View map | |
| CRAWFORD STREET | LONDON | 9 | W1U 6BG | View map | |
| DORSET STREET | LONDON | 9 | W1U 7NH | View map | |
| BARRETT STREET | LONDON | 7 | W1U 1AY | View map | |
| GEES COURT | LONDON | 7 | W1U 1JE | View map | |
| MOXON STREET | LONDON | 7 | W1U 4ES | View map | |
| HINDE STREET | LONDON | 6 | W1U 3BG | View map |
Schools in the district
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Vincent Street , London
Postcode: W1U 4DF
Headteacher: Miss Marina Coleman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
The St Marylebone CofE School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
64 Marylebone High Street , London
Postcode: W1U 5BA
Headteacher: Ms Kathryn Pugh (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marylebone Dentalcare | 26 PADDINGTON STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 5QY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Marylebone Dentalcare | 30 PADDINGTON STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 4HB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 18 JAMES STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 1EQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Bond Dental | 62 GLOUCESTER PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 8HW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | The Baker Street Dental | 102 BAKER STREET, LONDON, W1U 6FY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nvs Pharmacy | 46 BAKER STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 7BR | PHARMACY | Call 020 79351120 |
| 2 | Peter's Pharmacy | 55 PADDINGTON STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 4HX | PHARMACY | Call 020 79354631 |
| 3 | Sherlock Holmes Chemists | 82A BAKER STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 6AA | PHARMACY | Call 020 79359667 |
| 4 | Wigmore Pharmacy | 23 WIGMORE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 1PL | PHARMACY | Call 020 74910111 |
| 5 | John Bell & Croydon | 50-54 WIGMORE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 2AU | PHARMACY | Call 02079 355555 |
| 6 | Boots | 96-98 BAKER STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 6TJ | PHARMACY | Call 02074 866852 |
| 7 | Madesil Pharmacy | 20 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 4PB | PHARMACY | Call 02079 353078 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D & A (wigmore Street, London) | SHOP UNIT 2, 35 WIGMORE STREET, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 1PW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Mallon & Taub Optometrists | 35D MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 4PZ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Visioncare Opticians | 70 BAKER STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 7LB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Paris Miki London Ltd | 19 DUKE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 1DJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | David Clulow Opticians (wigmore St, London) | 41-43 WIGMORE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 1PR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Boots Opticians (london - Wigmore St) | 35 WIGMORE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1U 1PW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | A&t Marylebone | 39 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, LONDON, W1U 4QQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £4,244,179 | 8 | £1,904,472 | 13 | £6,382,330 | 6 | £3,400,000 | 6 |
| Flats | £2,188,123 | 57 | £2,207,258 | 96 | £2,831,170 | 91 | £1,593,931 | 65 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.31
Average Driving Distance: 5.53
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1096
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.74
Average Driving Distance: 8.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1096
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| W1U 1 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1U 2 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1U 3 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1U 4 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1U 5 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1U 6 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1U 7 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1U 8 | Wdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | 1 | U | - | X | X | X |
| W | 1 | U | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Collection | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The W1U postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The W1U Postcode shares a border with NW1 (LONDON), W1C (LONDON) and W1H (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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