Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1J 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1J 0BD.

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Population

141

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1J 0BD 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W1J 0BD 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.

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

W1J 0BD is an active urban 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.

Day-to-day life in W1J 0BD has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1711 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1J 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00024112 (shared with 650 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 W1J 0BD. 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

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 0BD are high at 1711 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 person1676
Other theft1224
Violence and sexual offences569
Shoplifting541
Anti-social behaviour382

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.4 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.4 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1037 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria1.0 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.9 km
  • Lamis Grill1.0 km
  • The Phoenix Artist Club0.9 km
  • Be At One Greek Street0.8 km
  • + 1032 more
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Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • The Arts Theatre0.9 km
  • Tequila Mockingbird0.9 km
  • Be At One0.9 km
  • The Casino At The Empire0.7 km
  • New Ambassadors Theatre0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • Everwell0.8 km
  • Whipped London1.0 km
  • Paul Uk0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Cineworld0.7 km
  • + 119 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Jamaica Patty Co0.9 km
  • Slice By Pizza Pilgrims0.8 km
  • Wok To Walk0.7 km
  • Pasta Evangelists0.8 km
  • Green Shoots0.5 km
  • + 58 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • The Londoner Hotel0.6 km
  • Browns Hotel0.2 km
  • St James Hotel & Club0.3 km
  • Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.1 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.7 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • London Victoria1.4 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km