Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Westminster: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away, London Marylebone Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 30 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around W1U 5BA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 64 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 147 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
108crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 108 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 43.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
85GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 64 GP, 21 hospitals, 102 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
London Marylebone Rail Station0.5 mi
Baker Street Underground Station0.2 mi
Baker Street Underground Station0.2 mi
Baker Street Underground Station0.2 mi
38 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.13 mi
NestReach: ≈ 30 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Marylebone Church — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
157shops & libraries
- 137 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Waitrose, Sainsburys, Tesco, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Waitrose Marylebone — 0.2 mi
In Westminster, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 82% got their first preference (93% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Westminster, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near W1U 5BA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in W1U.
Average sold price by property type across the W1U district, 2021–2026.
About W1U 5BA
W1U 5BA scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with The St Marylebone CofE School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W1U 5BA is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,125 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 147 schools within the typical catchment area, including 23 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is The St Marylebone CofE School, within a short walk.
There were 108 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 64 GP surgeries, 21 hospitals and 102 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is PRINCESS GRACE HOSPITAL, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
