W1U postcode: what it's like to live there
The W1U district covers City of Westminster. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in W1U
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from W1U at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London's West End: 11 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 48 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in W1U
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School · W1U 4DF · Outstanding (2023)
Secondary schools in W1U
- The St Marylebone CofE School · W1U 5BA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 8% in England
Fee-paying schools in W1U
- Wetherby Senior School · W1U 2QU · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in W1U
- Maryam's Nursery · W1U 4EA
- Learn Tuition Centre · W1U 8HR
Neighbourhoods in W1U
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of W1U | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone & Park Lane | 73% | £2.85m | Very high | 6 min |
| Regent's Park | 23% | £900k | Very high | 6 min |
| Bryanston & Dorset Square | 4% | £1.11m | Very high | 4 min |
Questions
Where is the W1U postcode?
W1U covers 4 neighbourhoods in City of Westminster, with 1,070 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in W1U?
The typical home price across W1U's neighbourhoods is £2.85m, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in W1U?
1 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a W1U postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from W1U?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London's West End 11 minutes; Reading 48 minutes.