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W1U 8HR

George Street

Marylebone

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Overview

Postcode W1U 8HR is located in a major urban area, within the Marylebone ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Bryanston & Dorset Square area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 607.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £84,824 per year. The nearest station is Marble Arch, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grosvenor Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
607
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Bryanston & Dorset Square has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bryanston & Dorset Square has a very high crime rate, with approximately 607.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £84,824 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from W1U 8HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bryanston & Dorset Square near W1U 8HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Marble Arch located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1U 8HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Marble Arch

Central

Walking directions to Marble Arch
0.4 mi

1

Baker Street

Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Baker Street
0.4 mi

1

Bond Street

Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee

Walking directions to Bond Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1U 8HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGrosvenor SquareSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Square
0.3 miPaddington Street Gardens SouthSmallWalking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South
0.3 miPaddington Street Gardens NorthSmallWalking directions to Paddington Street Gardens North

Area Profile

Population
179
Population density
10,529.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
182.04(+1841%)
Shoplifting
168.04(+1582%)
Other theft
159.8(+1298%)
Violence and sexual offences
93.9(+202%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.31(+121%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
67
37.02%
Other White
61
33.7%
Arab
14
7.73%
Chinese
8
4.42%
Indian
7
3.87%
Total population: 181

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
71.25%
Level 3 (A level)
15
9.38%
No qualifications
9
5.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
5%
Apprenticeship
6
3.75%
Total 16+ residents: 160

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
48.39%
Owns outright
24
25.81%
Owns with a mortgage
13
13.98%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.38%
Shared ownership
3
3.23%
Total households: 93

Property prices in Marylebone

Median price£1,270,000
Price per sq ft£1,371
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£811K – £2.4M

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £1,270,000 (about £1,371 per square foot) in Marylebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £9,260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marylebone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£3,650,000£1,638
Terraced20£2,500,000£1,500
Detached2£1,929,445£1,301
Flats103£1,127,500£1,308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marylebone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marylebone.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,193,500£3,387,500
2017£1,500,000£2,700,000
2018£1,555,000£2,250,000
2019£1,250,000£2,825,000
2020£1,500,000£2,400,000
2021£1,350,000£3,470,000
2022£1,400,000£2,699,000
2023£1,370,000£2,900,000
2024£1,450,000£2,070,000
2025£1,277,500£3,000,000
2026£790,000£2,537,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marylebone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marylebone.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,550£2,445
2017£1,530£1,598
2018£1,620£1,805
2019£1,370£1,316
2020£1,585£1,533
2021£1,497£1,662
2022£1,562£1,801
2023£1,601£1,891
2024£1,557£1,671
2025£1,416£1,652
2026£1,221£1,382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marylebone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marylebone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1U 8HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1U 8HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Sept 2025Flat 3, 2, Montagu Square, London, W1H 2LAFlatsLeasehold£2,800,000
24 Jul 2025Flat 2, 3, Montagu Square, London, W1H 2LAFlatsLeasehold£1,270,000
04 Apr 202591, Blandford Street, London, W1U 8AFOtherLeasehold£2,350,000
30 May 20256, Gloucester Place Mews, London, W1U 8BATerracedLeasehold£3,000,000
25 Nov 202587, Portman Towers, George Street, London, W1H 7HWOtherLeasehold£7,000,000

Schools

In the W1U 8HR postcode area, located within Bryanston & Dorset Square, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1U 8HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWetherby Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableHalcyon London International SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableSylvia Young Theatre SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1U 8HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1U 8HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8EWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miFratelli Greci Finest FoodsSeymour Place, Westminster, W1H 7NNWalking directions to Fratelli Greci Finest Foods
0.2 miTotally Swedish32 Crawford Street, London, W1H 1LSWalking directions to Totally Swedish
0.2 miCumberland Food & Wine11 Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7ALWalking directions to Cumberland Food & Wine
0.2 miGreen Valley36-37 Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 5QFWalking directions to Green Valley

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W1U 8HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barbara Jolanda Arzymanow

Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Ian David Rowley

Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Karen Toni Scarborough

Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardMaryleboneE05013801
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bryanston & Dorset SquareE02000971
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 012AE01004657
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about W1U 8HR

Is W1U 8HR (Bryanston & Dorset Square) safe?

The area around W1U 8HR records about 607 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near W1U 8HR?

The median sale price around W1U 8HR in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £1,270,000 (about £1,371 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W1U 8HR?

There are 20 schools close to W1U 8HR, including Wetherby Preparatory School, Halcyon London International School (Outstanding) and Sylvia Young Theatre School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1U 8HR?

The closest station to W1U 8HR is Marble Arch in TfL zone 1, about 357 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W1U 8HR?

W1U 8HR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,579 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W1U 8HR (Bryanston & Dorset Square) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1U 8HR is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Barbara Jolanda Arzymanow (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ian David Rowley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Karen Toni Scarborough (Conservative and Unionist Party).