W1J 0AJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from St James's in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1538 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W1J 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00024113 (shared with 968 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1J 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1J 0AJ.
201
39
£ 68,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1J 0AJ 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. W1J 0AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, 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 W1J 0AJ. The average age is 38.6. 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 W1J 0AJ are high at 1538 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
849 nearby- Nandos1.0 km
- Wun'S Tea Room1.0 km
- Bar Des Pres0.2 km
- Bistrot Bagatelle0.2 km
- Bocconcino0.2 km
- + 844 more
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Common Purpose Training Ltd0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- D'Wine0.9 km
- Kingdom Of Sweets0.9 km
- Nespresso0.8 km
- + 100 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Browns Hotel0.2 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.2 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.1 km
- Sofitel St James London/Wild Honey St James0.6 km
- The Mayfair Lounge And Grill At The Cavendish0.2 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Oswalds0.3 km
- The Beau Brummell0.6 km
- Coyote Ugly Camden Limited0.7 km
- Clubhouse 50.8 km
- Oscars London0.3 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Leon0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Hotbox0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Sexy Buns0.9 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
- London Victoria1.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1J0AJ · Data under Open Government Licence