Is W1F 0BD a safe place to live?

Crime rates in W1F 0BD are higher than average, at 2349 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of W1F 0BD?

The population for the W1F 0BD area is approximately 216 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1F 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1F 0BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

216

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

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2/10

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10/10

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7/10

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4/10

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1/10

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1/10

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Area Character

83% of homes in W1F 0BD are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1F 0BD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km 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, W1F 0BD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2349 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1F 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00175192 (shared with 144 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1F 0BD. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.7%

Asian / British Asian9.2%

Black / African / Caribbean3.2%

Other / Mixed45.0%

Economic Activity

25%Active

FT: 18%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1F 0BD are high at 2349 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.

Theft from the person6374

Other theft3701

Violence and sexual offences1574

Shoplifting1334

Anti-social behaviour1176

school Local Schools

Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.3 km

All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km

St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.1 km

St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.3 km

Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.4 km

Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1465 nearby

Angus Steak House0.9 km
Eat Tokyo Tonkotsu-Ya0.9 km
L'Eto Caff1.0 km
One Welbeck Surgery Centre1.0 km
Vacherin1.0 km
+ 1460 more

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Retailers - Other

257 nearby

Patkins0.4 km
Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.7 km
Oxfam0.8 km
Bonraw Foods Ltd0.7 km
Raye The Store0.6 km
+ 252 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

71 nearby

Dean St Town House0.1 km
Henson'S Bar And Social0.2 km
Clarendon Hotel0.9 km
Grange Blooms Hotel0.9 km
Lancaster Hotel1.0 km
+ 66 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

94 nearby

Hudson's House0.5 km
Below Stone Nest0.4 km
Black Horse0.3 km
Blue Posts Public House0.4 km
Hongdae Pocha0.3 km
+ 89 more

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

18 nearby

Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
TESCO0.7 km
Tesco0.8 km
Tesco0.9 km
+ 13 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

176 nearby

Dibs X Hamleys0.4 km
Ergon Deli And Cafe0.5 km
Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.1 km
Whipped London0.8 km
BEIRUT GARDEN0.6 km
+ 171 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

London Charing Cross1.0 km
London Euston1.6 km
London Kings Cross2.0 km

Bus Stops

Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.3 km
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.4 km