W1D 1BG is an active urban area on Oxford Street, 0.3km from Soho in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1D 1BG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00175193 (shared with 2375 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD STREET, W1D 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD STREET, W1D 1BG.
237
35
£ 64,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1D 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1D 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1D 1BG. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1D 1BG are high at 1239 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
275 nearby- Caffe Moganti Tornatora0.6 km
- Charlotte Street News0.5 km
- Eazy Mart0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 270 more
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.6 km
- Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.7 km
- The Friendly Society0.5 km
- The Beau Brummell0.8 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1397 nearby- Hiba Street0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
- Oka Restaurant0.6 km
- Arang Restaurant0.6 km
- + 1392 more
Takeaway Shop
193 nearby- MUDCHA0.7 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.6 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.4 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- + 188 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
79 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.6 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.7 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.8 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.7 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Euston1.3 km
- London Kings Cross1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1D1BG · Data under Open Government Licence