W1D 1BN 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 1BN 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 (1487 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1D 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00175193 (shared with 2375 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1D 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1D 1BN.
237
35
£ 64,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1D 1BN 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 1BN 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 1BN. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1D 1BN are high at 1487 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
1389 nearby- Hiba Express1.0 km
- Bar Des Pres1.0 km
- Casa Matilde1.0 km
- Stamford Associates0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 1384 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
75 nearby- Browns Hotel1.0 km
- Treehouse Hotel0.7 km
- Arosfa Hotel0.7 km
- Arran House Hotel0.6 km
- Cheshire Hotel0.3 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
101 nearby- Oswalds1.0 km
- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary1.0 km
- The Lucky Saint1.0 km
- Marlborough Arms0.6 km
- + 96 more
Retailers - Other
261 nearby- Lina Stores0.4 km
- Nicolas0.9 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre0.4 km
- + 256 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Mini H Mart0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
191 nearby- Mai Sushi0.3 km
- Hibox0.4 km
- MOOBOO RETAIL DUA BELAS LTD0.4 km
- Simply Thai0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 186 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 Station0.2 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: W1D1BN · Data under Open Government Licence