W1F 0BQ 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (2192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1F 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00175192 (shared with 144 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1F 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1F 0BQ.
216
29
£ 64,300 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W1F 0BQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1F 0BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1F 0BQ are high at 2192 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
95 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
- Sevilla Mia0.3 km
- Princess Louise0.9 km
- The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd0.6 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1458 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.7 km
- Break Point0.5 km
- Gallo Bottega Alimentare0.6 km
- Pane Cunzato0.7 km
- SQUARE BUBBLES0.6 km
- + 1453 more
Retailers - Other
259 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.5 km
- Coffee & Gift0.6 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.3 km
- Break Point0.5 km
- Remedy Drinks UK Limited1.0 km
- + 254 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
71 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
- Regency House Hotel0.8 km
- St Giles Hotel0.5 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S1.0 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
180 nearby- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE1.0 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.4 km
- Purely Falafel1.0 km
- UZUMAKI0.5 km
- Which Wich0.4 km
- + 175 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co Operative Group0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Euston1.5 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 Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1F0BQ · Data under Open Government Licence