W1J 0AU is an active urban area on Albany, 0.4km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1J 0AU offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1908 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1J 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00024112 (shared with 650 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY, W1J 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY, W1J 0AU.
141
44
£ 64,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1J 0AU 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
W1J 0AU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% 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 W1J 0AU. The average age is 43.9. 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 W1J 0AU are high at 1908 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1129 nearby- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.8 km
- Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.4 km
- Flat Iron0.9 km
- McDonald's Restaurants0.8 km
- Reward Gateway1.0 km
- + 1124 more
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- Patkins1.0 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- Everwell0.8 km
- Whipped London0.9 km
- Cineworld0.6 km
- + 135 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Dean St Town House0.6 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.6 km
- Charlotte Street Hotel1.0 km
- London Marriott Hotel0.9 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Below Stone Nest0.8 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.3 km
- Hongdae Pocha0.7 km
- The London Cocktail Club0.7 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys0.3 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.4 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Burrito Kitchen1.0 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.9 km
- + 72 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- London Victoria Coach Station2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1J0AU · Data under Open Government Licence