In the immediate vicinity of W1J 8AJ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 55% of the resident population. London’s most desirable postcode is about to get even more appealing. [78] Oscar Wilde lived in Grosvenor Square between 1883 and 1884 and referred to it in his works. It was largely rebuilt between 1880 and 1900 under the direction of the 1st Duke of Westminster, when the nearby workhouse was relocated to Pimlico. [3] Burlington House was started between 1664–5 by John Denham and sold two years later to Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington who asked Hugh May to complete it. Also make sure to take a trip to the toilet, as the loos are egg-shaped, and birdsong sound effects are blasted through the speakers. Welcome to The May Fair. This is a complete list of London postcode districts. On average, around 27.1% of census respondents fall in to this category. Postcode District Each postcode area is divided into a number of districts which are represented by the numerical portion of each part of the postcode. The parish continued into Hyde Park to the west and extended southwest to St George's Hospital. [17], The origins of major development began when Sir Thomas Grosvenor, 3rd Baronet married Mary Davis, heiress to part of the Manor of Ebury, in 1677. [72] It closed in 1932[73] but was used during the Second World War by the Emergency Railway Committee, and briefly by Churchill and the war cabinet while waiting for the War Rooms to be ready. Serving freshly prepared sweet and savoury treats, afternoon tea at Claridge’s is a must. [16], Building on Mayfair began in the 1660s on the corner of Piccadilly, and progressed along the north side of that street. In the 1980s, Jeffrey Archer was alleged to frequent the area and was accused of visiting Monica Coghlan, a call girl in Shepherd Market, which eventually led to a libel trial and his imprisonment for perverting the course of justice. [34], The district has become increasingly commercial, with many offices in converted houses and new buildings, though the trend has been reverted in places. The nearest is Washin Optical London, approximately 740 yards away. Alexander, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia was born there on 17 July 1945; the Prime Minister Winston Churchill is said to have declared the suite he was born in to be Yugoslav territory. The postcode is within the West End ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. They are not tied to those of the local authority areas served answer so a locality name might describe varying areas. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property. [53] The Mayfair premises closed in 2015, but the company retains an online presence. The developing population in the district has led to a diverse group of people from over 42 nationalities, bringing an exciting multi-cultural community along with it. House price growth in prime central London increased by 45 percent after the Global Financial Crisis, and Mayfair has grown over the last ten years by 188 percent; notably higher than the rest of London during this time. [70], While there are no London Underground stations inside Mayfair, there are several on the boundaries. Mayfair is an affluent area in the West End of London towards the eastern edge of Hyde Park, in the City of Westminster, between Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Park Lane. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover. Instead, there are three stations that will get you the closest Mayfair, and they are as follows: Green Park, Bond Street, or Marble Arch.