W1D 1BL is an active urban area located 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 1BL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (1499 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00175193 (shared with 2375 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1D 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1D 1BL.
237
35
£ 64,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1D 1BL 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
No single demographic signal dominates W1D 1BL — age 35, 17% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BL. 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 1BL are high at 1499 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1385 nearby- Hiba Express1.0 km
- Bar Des Pres1.0 km
- Casa Matilde1.0 km
- Stamford Associates0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 1380 more
Retailers - Other
263 nearby- M L Whitehorn1.0 km
- Lina Stores0.5 km
- Nicolas0.9 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- + 258 more
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- Oswalds1.0 km
- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary1.0 km
- The Lucky Saint1.0 km
- Marlborough Arms0.6 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
76 nearby- Treehouse Hotel0.7 km
- Arosfa Hotel0.7 km
- Arran House Hotel0.6 km
- Cheshire Hotel0.3 km
- Covent Garden Hotel0.5 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Mini H Mart0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
192 nearby- Mai Sushi0.3 km
- Hibox0.4 km
- MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.4 km
- Simply Thai0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 187 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Euston1.3 km
- London Kings Cross1.8 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: W1D1BL · Data under Open Government Licence